The parents of a newborn ask the nurse what caused the baby's facial nerve paralysis.The nurse's response is based on remembering that this is caused by what?

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Pressure on the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII)during delivery may result in injury to the nerve.Genetic defects,spinal cord injuries,and inborn errors of metabolism did not cause the facial nerve paralysis.The paralysis usually disappears in a few days but may take as long as several months.

The Parents of a Newborn Ask the Nurse What Caused