When performing an assessment on a patient reporting hearing loss, which cranial nerve would the nurse include in the assessment?
A) Cranial nerve I
B) Cranial nerve III
C) Cranial nerve V
D) Cranial nerve VIII
D) Cranial nerve VIII
Explanation: A) Cranial nerve VIII is the vestibulocochlear nerve and is responsible for hearing and balance.
B) Cranial nerve VIII is the vestibulocochlear nerve and is responsible for hearing and balance.
C) Cranial nerve VIII is the vestibulocochlear nerve and is responsible for hearing and balance.
D) Cranial nerve VIII is the vestibulocochlear nerve and is responsible for hearing and balance.
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