The nurse is assessing a client recovering from a carotid ...

[danielfitts88]

The nurse is assessing a client recovering from a carotid endarterectomy. Which of the following cranial nerves should the nurse include in this assessment?
 
  1. CN V
  2. CN VI
  3. CN X
  4. CN XII

Question 2

A client is experiencing redness, burning, itching, and pain of the eyes. The nurse suspects the client is experiencing:
 
  1. blepharitis.
  2. conjunctivitis.
  3. keratitis.
  4. iritis.

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Answer to Question 1

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Cranial nerve XII is the hypoglossal nerve. A common cause of dysfunction of this nerve is a carotid endarterectomy. During the surgical procedure, the nerve can be stretched, causing temporary weakness, the nerve can become severed, causing permanent dysfunction. Cranial nerves V, VI, and X are not affected by a carotid endarterectomy.

Answer to Question 2

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Clinical manifestations of conjunctivitis (pink eye) include watery eyes, redness, itching, and burning pain. Blepharitis is associated with a sticky exudate. Keratitis is associated with photophobia. Iritis is associated with blurred vision and photophobia.