A 24-year-old pregnant woman complains of right-sided facial drooping, particularly of her right eyelid and the corner of her mouth. She describes herself as being healthy. What cranial nerve has most likely been affected?

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The facial nerve (CN VII) is responsible for facial expressions, including movements of the eyelids and corners of the mouth. Right-sided facial drooping suggests a dysfunction of the facial nerve on the affected side.

A 24-Year-Old Pregnant Woman Complains of Right-Sided Facial Drooping, Particularly