The Nurse Is Testing the Function of CN XI

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is testing the function of CN XI.Which statement best describes the response the nurse should expect if this nerve is intact? The patient:

• A)Demonstrates the ability to hear normal conversation.
• B)Sticks out the tongue midline without tremors or deviation.
• C)Follows an object with his or her eyes without nystagmus or strabismus.
• D)Moves the head and shoulders against resistance with equal strength.

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