Evaluating a patient with left-sided facial paralysis


Problem: The NP is evaluating a patient with left-sided facial paralysis. The patient cannot completely close the left eye and the smile is asymmetrical. On neurological exam, the patient exhibits paralysis of cranial nerve VII. Laboratory testing in patients with this disorder should include which of the following when indicated? A. Lyme disease antibody titer and/or blood glucose B. Complete blood count (CBC) C. CT scan of the head and neck OD. BUN and creatinine

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