Which of the following cranial nerves would the nurse assess on a person if she was concerned about problems with eating and swallowing?
a. V, VII, IX, X, XI, XII
b. III, IV, VI, X
c. II, VII, X, XII
d. V, VII, VIII, IX, XII
Question 2
A home health nurse is speaking to the daughter of a client who has had an unintentional weight loss of 20 pounds in the last 3 months. The client resides with her daughter.
The daughter asks the nurse what can I do to help keep my mom from losing more weight? Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) You can add nonfat milk powder to food such as scrambled eggs to add more protein.
B) There is not much you can change. Weight loss is just part of the aging process.
C) Give your mother her liquid nutritional supplements with her meals.
D) If she smoked in the past, let her start smoking again. This may increase her appetite.
CRAINAL NERVES
Magnet hospital nurse requirements
Nurse collaboration
The 31 pairs of spinal nerves.
Cranial nerve III damage