When Teaching Patients Who Are at Risk for Bell's Palsy

When teaching patients who are at risk for Bell's palsy because of previous herpes simplex infection, which information should the nurse include?

A) "Call the doctor if pain or herpes lesions occur near the ear."
B) "Treatment of herpes with antiviral agents prevents Bell's palsy."
C) "You may be able to prevent Bell's palsy by doing facial exercises regularly."
D) "Medications to treat Bell's palsy work only if started before paralysis onset."

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