The client is experiencing the effects of a recent cerebrovascular accident. The client is unable to hear out of the left ear. Which of the following cranial nerves was most likely affected?
1. Cranial nerve I
2. Cranial nerve XII
3. Cranial nerve VIII
4. Cranial nerve VII
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Rationale 1: The sense of smell is controlled by cranial nerve I.
Rationale 2: Tongue movement is controlled by cranial nerve XII.
Rationale 3: Hearing and balance is controlled by cranial nerve VII.
Rationale 4: The sense of taste is controlled by cranial nerves VII and IX.
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