Which cranial nerve is the nurse testing using the technique to touch the client's face with a wisp of cotton while their eyes are closed?

A. Optic nerve (cranial nerve II).
B. Abducens nerve (cranial nerve VI).
C. Facial nerve (cranial nerve VII).
D. Trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V).


Answer: D

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