The Nurse Is Testing the Function of Cranial Nerve XI

question 37

Multiple Choice

The nurse is testing the function of cranial nerve XI.Which of the following best describes the response the nurse would expect if the nerve is intact?

• A)Demonstrates full range of motion of the neck
• B)Sticks tongue out midline without tremors or deviation
• C)Follows an object with eyes without nystagmus or strabismus
• D)Moves the head and shoulders against resistance with equal strength

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