The nurse is assessing an older adult client who has a history of a previous transient ischemic attack (TIA). The nurse finds elevated blood pressure and suspects injury to the trigeminal nerve. Which findings enable the nurse to suspect cranial nerve injury? Select all that apply.

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The trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V) is primarily responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing. Impaired chewing (A) and loss of facial sensation (D) are direct indicators of trigeminal nerve dysfunction.

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