A physician is evaluating the cranial nerve function of a patient. To evaluate oculomotor nerve function, the physician should

A. ask the patient to follow the movement of an object with her gaze.
B. touch the surface of the patient's eyeball to initiate blinking.
C. stand behind the patient and whisper words to see if the patient can repeat them.
D. ask the patient to open her mouth and stick out her tongue.


Answer: A

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