If a Patient Cannot Shrug the Shoulders Against Resistance, Which

question 43

Multiple Choice

If a patient cannot shrug the shoulders against resistance, which cranial nerve (CN) requires further evaluation?

• A)CN I, olfactory
• B)CN V, trigeminal
• C)CN IX, glossopharyngeal
• D)CN XI, spinal accessory
• E)CN XII, hypoglossal

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