In assessing spinal accessory nerve (CN XI) function, the nurse requests the client to:
a. Stick out the tongue and move it side to side against the resistance of a tongue blade.
b. Shrug the shoulders against the resistance of the nurse's hands.
c. Swallow while the nurse applies gentle pressure on the thyroid gland.
d. Move the chin to the chest and then up toward the ceiling.
ANS: B
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