An adult patient has been diagnosed with Bell's palsy. The patient asks if the facial paralysis and distortion will go away. The nurse should answer with which of the following responses?

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Bell's palsy typically resolves in a few weeks to a few months in about 80% of people. However, there can be lasting effects such as facial asymmetry or weakness. Therefore, option A is the correct response. Option B, C, and D are incorrect because they provide inaccurate or incomplete information about the prognosis of Bell's palsy.

An Adult Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Bell's Palsy