Question

care plan for bell's palsy

Answer 1

Bell's palsy is caused due to damage to facial nerve which results in asymmetrical facial muscle paralysis.
Nursing care management for Bell's palsy includes :

1. Educating the patient about his condition, cause for the pathology and the treatment required.
2. Encourage the patient to adhere to the medical treatment and timely administration of medicines.
3. Nurse should provide the patient with eyecare such as eye drops to keep the eyes moist. Ensure that the patient eyes are closed while sleeping.
4. Enourage the patient to use wrap around goggles to prevent direct exposure of eye to sun and pollution.
5. Provide frequent oral care as the food may get accumulated between the cheeks and teeth on affected side.
6. Encourage patient to chew from the unaffected side.
7. Encourage patient to have semi solid and easily chewable food.
8. Teach patient gentle face massage to improve to e of affected muscles.
9. Teach the patient facial muscle exercises to strengthen the face muscles.
10. ensure that the patient face and ears are not exposed to cold air. Teach patient to cover his ears while going out in air.