The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with an Injury

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with an injury to cranial nerve X.Which assessment finding would the nurse attribute to that injury?

• A)Rectal bleeding
• B)Dry mouth
• C)A metallic taste in the mouth
• D)Decreased bowel sounds

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