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pane00 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Today's nurse functions in a number of roles. The activities of a nurse include preparing a document based on the client's responses, preparing plans with input from other healthcare staff members, recording medication and treatments, and verbalizing

events with other healthcare team members. In this case, which role is the nurse performing? A) Care provider
B) Advocate
C) Communicator
D) Teacher

Question 2

The student nurse is preparing a chart of the twelve cranial nerves and the function of each. Based on this information, the nurse is collecting data of the cranial nerves of the eyes.

Which cranial nerve is the nurse testing to see if a client's swallowing has been impacted from a stroke? A) IX
B) X
C) XI
D) XII

princessflame2016 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
As a communicator, the nurse communicates information about the client's progress and response to the physician and other healthcare team members. The role of the care provider is to achieve the maximum level of wellness, whereas that of the teacher is to assist people in preventing illness and injury before they occur. The role of the advocate is to help the clients understand their rights and responsibilities.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Cranial nerve IX controls swallowing. Cranial nerve X is involved with somatic motor function. Cranial nerve XI is involves rotation of the head. Cranial nerve XII assesses movement of the tongue.