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Neuromusculoskeletal System

A nurse is assessing a client whose mouth is drawn over to the left. The nurse should consider damage to which cranial nerve to be the most likely explanation for this clinical finding?

ExplanationA. The facial nerve (seventh cranial) has motor and sensory functions. The motor function is concerned with facial movement, including smiling and pursing the lips. Nonconduction of the facial nerve will cause drooping on the side of the problem. B. Nonconduction of the facial nerve on the right side will cause that side of the face to droop. C. Nonconduction of the left abducent nerve will prevent abduction of the left eye. D. Nonconduction of the trigeminal nerve will cause problems in mastication.