To Assess the Functioning of the Trigeminal and Facial Nerves

question 6

Multiple Choice

To assess the functioning of the trigeminal and facial nerves (CNs V and VII) ,the nurse should

• A) shine a light into the patient's pupil.
• B) check for unilateral eyelid drooping.
• C) touch a cotton wisp strand to the cornea.
• D) have the patient read a magazine or book.

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