70. Following a mastoidectomy, which changes should a nurse anticipate if cranial nerve VII was damaged? Select all that apply.
70. Following a mastoidectomy, which changes should a nurse anticipate if cranial nerve VII was damaged? Select all that apply.
. Drooling and drooping of the mouth.
. Sagging of the face on the operative side.
. Inability to close eyelid on operative side.
. Inability to open eyelid on operative side.
Test-Taking Tip
Narrow the choices to contradictory options—close versus open eyelid. Visualize facial paralysis. You can eliminate the option that is not associated with cranial nerve VII by reviewing cranial nerves VII and III.
Content Area: Adult Health, Neurological; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Evaluation; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Physiological Adaptation/Pathophysiology
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Answer 1 is correct because these changes are associated with cranial nerve VII damage. Answer 2 is correct because these changes are associated with cranial nerve VII damage. Answer 3 is correct because these changes are associated with cranial nerve VII damage. Answer 4 is incorrect because inability to open the eyelid is associated with cranial nerve III damage.