Summary
Summary ( 15 Questions)
A nurse is evaluating a client who has a suspected stroke.
The nurse asks the client to stick out his tongue and observes that it deviates to the left side.
Which of the following cranial nerves is most likely affected?
The hypoglossal nerve controls the movement of the tongue. If this nerve is damaged, the tongue will deviate to the side of the lesion when protruded.
this nerve controls the facial expressions, taste, and salivation. Damage to this nerve can cause facial drooping or paralysis on the affected side.
this nerve controls the sensation and movement of the pharynx, taste, and salivation. Damage to this nerve can cause difficulty swallowing, loss of gag reflex, or impaired taste.
this nerve controls the sensation and movement of the face, mouth, and jaw.
Damage to this nerve can cause facial
The hypoglossal nerve controls the movement of the tongue. If this nerve is damaged, the tongue will deviate to the side of the lesion when protruded.