When caring for a patient with an altered level of consciousness, the nurse is preparing to test cranial nerve VII. What assessment technique would the nurse use to elicit a response from cranial nerve VII?
A) Palpate trapezius muscle while patient shrugs should against resistance.
B) Administer the whisper or watch-tick test.
C) Observe for facial movement symmetry, such as a smile.
D) Note any hoarseness in the patient's voice.
Ans: C
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Cranial nerve VII is the facial nerve. An appropriate assessment technique for this cranial nerve would include observing for symmetry while the patient performs facial movements: smiles, whistles, elevates eyebrows, and frowns. Palpating and noting strength of the trapezius muscle while the patient shrugs shoulders against resistance would be completed to assess cranial nerve XI (spinal accessory). Assessing cranial nerve VIII (acoustic) would involve using the whisper or watch-tick test to evaluate hearing. Noting any hoarseness in the patient's voice would involve assessment of cranial nerve X (vagus).
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