The nurse is performing a neurological assessment and needs to test cranial nerves. The nurse asks the client to close both eyes and report when a touch with a wisp of cotton is felt

The nurse is assessing the function of which of the following cranial nerves? 1. Trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V)
2. Abducens nerve (cranial nerve VI)
3. Facial nerve (cranial nerve VII)
4. Optic nerve (cranial nerve II)


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Rationale 1: The cranial nerve V is responsible for facial sensations and may be assessed by a wisp of cotton on the face.
Rationale 2: The cranial nerve VI is related to vision.
Rationale 3: The cranial nerve VII is related to facial movements and the sensation of taste.
Rationale 4: The cranial nerve II is related to vision.

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