A nurse is preparing to assess the acoustic nerve during a neurological examination. To assess this nerve, the nurse:
A. Uses a tuning fork
B. Asks the client to puff out the cheeks
C. Tests taste perception on the client's tongue
D. Checks the client's ability to clench the teeth
Ans: A. Uses a tuning fork
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