The student nurse is preparing a chart of the twelve cranial nerves and the function of each. Based on this information, the nurse is collecting data of the cranial nerves of the eyes

Which cranial nerve is the nurse testing to see if a client's swallowing has been impacted from a stroke? A) IX
B) X
C) XI
D) XII


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Cranial nerve IX controls swallowing. Cranial nerve X is involved with somatic motor function. Cranial nerve XI is involves rotation of the head. Cranial nerve XII assesses movement of the tongue.

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