How does a nurse assess the functions of cranial nerves III (oculomotor), IV (abducens), and VI (trochlear) that innervate the muscles of the eye?
a. By assessing peripheral vision
b. By noting the symmetry of the corneal light reflex
c. By assessing the cardinal fields of gaze
d. By performing the cover-uncover test
ANS: C
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