Question

while assessing the head and neck of an adult client, the client tells the nurse that they have been experiencing sharp shooting facial pains that last from 10 to 20 seconds but are occurring more frequently. the nurse should refer the client for possible
inner ear disease.
arterial occlusion.
cancerous lesions.
trigeminal neuralgia.

Explanation:

Trigeminal neuralgia causes sharp - shooting facial pain. Inner ear, arterial occlusion, and cancerous lesions have different symptoms.

Answer:

trigeminal neuralgia.