Multiple Choice
During an assessment of a patient's cranial nerves, the nurse states, "Please stick out your tongue." The nurse observes that the tongue deviates markedly to the right side. What is the patient most likely exhibiting?
A) abnormal hypoglossal nerve response
B) first cranial nerve (CN I) damage
C) sluggish oculomotor response
D) absence of the Homans sign
Correct Answer:
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