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The nurse in the long-term care (LTC) facility is caring for an 89-year-old male resident with new-onset left facial drooping. Nurse's Notes 0900 While shaving this morning, resident noticed drooping of the left eye and left side of mouth and notified nurse. Resident reports pain behind left ear and points to postauricular area. Resident rates pain as a 4 on a 0 to 10 pain scale. Resident denies pain anywhere else. Resident's forehead is smooth and they are unable to raise left eyebrow, close left eyelid, show teeth, or puff out left cheek. While trying to close left eyelid, left eye rolled upward. Left eye appears dry. No lymphadenopathy noted. Resident is alert and oriented to person, place, time, and events. Resident able to move all extremities equally without weakness. Resident's hearing appears intact. Vital signs: temperature, 97.4°F (36.3°C); heart rate, 74 beats/min; respiratory rate, 16 breaths/min; blood pressure, 132/64 mm Hg. Geriatric provider notified. The nurse is discussing the Nurse's Notes of 0900 with the geriatric provider at the long-term care (LTC) facility. Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, 2 actions the nurse should take to? Need Assignment Help?