The Nurse Is Performing a Neurological Assessment on a Client

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a client experiencing anosmia. Which cranial nerve does the nurse assess to further investigate this issue?

• A) Trochlear (cranial nerve IV).
• B) Trigeminal (cranial nerve V).
• C) Olfactory (cranial nerve I).
• D) Oculomotor (cranial nerve III).

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Definitions:

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