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Neuromusculoskeletal System

During an annual physical assessment a client reports not being able to smell coffee and most foods. Which cranial nerve function should the nurse assess?

Explanation A. Cranial nerve I is the olfactory nerve that concerns the sense of smell; the ability to sense odors usually is affected when an intracranial lesion is present. B. Cranial nerve II is the optic nerve and is concerned with sight. C. Cranial nerve X is the vagus nerve and is concerned with the gag reflex, supplying parasympathetic fibers to body organs and transmitting sensory impulses from the viscera. D. Cranial nerve VII is the facial nerve and is concerned with facial expressions, taste, and the salivary glands.