During a Cranial Nerve Evaluation with an Older Patient, the Clinician

question 10

Multiple Choice

During a cranial nerve evaluation with an older patient, the clinician notices that the patient has difficulty with motor movements during facial expression. Which of the following cranial nerves is most likely affected?

• A) CN 5
• B) CN 7
• C) CN 9
• D) CN 12

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