The Nurse Is Assessing the Function of the Client's Cranial

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing the function of the client's cranial nerve XII (hypoglossal) . Which activity will allow the nurse to assess this nerve during the client's physical assessment?

• A) "Can you stick out your tongue?"
• B) "I'm going to ask you to taste something and tell me what you think it is."
• C) "Close your eyes and tell me when you feel me touch your face with this wisp of cotton."
• D) "I'm going to lightly touch the back of your throat with this tongue depressor."

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