A patient is unable to close her right eye. Physical examination reveals weakness of the right orbicularis oculi. Which of the following additional symptoms would likely also be present?
Correct Answer: Hyperacusis
Description: If the lesion affected the facial nerve more proximally, additional findings would be hyperacusis (increased sensitivity to sound because of stapedius muscle paralysis), lack of taste sensation in the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and disturbed lacrimation and salivation.
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