Multiple Choice
The nurse is preparing to assess a patient's cranial nerve XI (spinal accessory) . What should the nurse ask the patient to complete this assessment?
A) Shrug the shoulders and turn the head against resistance.
B) Stick out the tongue and move it from side to side.
C) Taste foods and distinguish sweet from sour.
D) Smell items with one nostril blocked and identify them correctly.
Correct Answer:
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