Multiple Choice
The nurse is performing a neurologic assessment on a patient.Which action should the nurse take to adequately test the effectiveness for the hypoglossal nerve?
A) Ask the patient to touch the tip of the tongue to each cheek.
B) Check air movement through each nostril separately.
C) Ask the patient to wrinkle the forehead.
D) Ask the patient to shrug the shoulders.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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