A physician is evaluating the cranial nerve function of a patient. To evaluate vestibulocochlear nerve function, the physician should

A. touch the surface of the patient's eyeball to initiate blinking.
B. ask the patient to follow the movement of an object with her gaze.
C. ask the patient to open her mouth and stick out her tongue.
D. stand behind the patient and whisper words to see if the patient can repeat them.


Answer: D

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