The nurse is caring for a patient in the emergency department with an onset of pain related to trigeminal neuralgia. What subjective data stated by the patient does the nurse determine triggered the paroxysms of pain?

The nurse is caring for a patient in the emergency department with an onset of pain related to trigeminal neuralgia. What subjective data stated by the patient does the nurse determine triggered the paroxysms of pain?


a) "I was taking a bath."

b) "I was brushing my teeth."

c) "I was sitting at home watching television."

d) "I was putting my shoes on."



Answer: "I was brushing my teeth."