The nurse is preparing to assess a patient's cranial nerve XI (spinal accessory). What should the nurse ask the patient to complete this assessment?
A. Smell items with one nostril blocked and identify them correctly.
B. Taste foods and distinguish sweet from sour.
C. Stick out the tongue and move it from side to side.
D. Shrug the shoulders and turn the head against resistance.
Answer: D
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