The nurse is assessing cranial nerve XI (spinal accessory). Which statement should the nurse include in the instructions to the client to conduct the assessment?
A. "Taste these foods and decide which is sweet and which is sour."
B. "Stick out your tongue and move it from side to side."
C. "Shrug your shoulders and turn your head against my hand."
D. "Smell these items and identify what they are."
Answer: C
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