A Physician Is Evaluating the Cranial Nerve Function of a Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

A physician is evaluating the cranial nerve function of a patient. To evaluate oculomotor nerve function, the physician should

• A) stand behind the patient and whisper words to see if the patient can repeat them.
• B) ask the patient to follow the movement of an object with her gaze.
• C) ask the patient to open her mouth and stick out her tongue.
• D) touch the surface of the patient's eyeball to initiate blinking.

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