The nurse is assessing a patient who has received trauma to the face. It is suspected that damage to the facial nerve (CN VIII) has occurred. The nurse would prepare this patient for which intervention?

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Damage to the facial nerve can cause facial paralysis or weakness, which may require surgical intervention. This can include repairing or grafting the damaged nerve or performing a decompression procedure to relieve pressure on the nerve. Intubation, ice packs, and consultation with a dentist are not directly related to treating damage to the facial nerve.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Who Has Received Trauma