The nurse is assessing cranial nerve XI (spinal accessory). Which statement should the nurse include in the instructions to the client to conduct the assessment?

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Cranial nerve XI, the spinal accessory nerve, is assessed by checking the strength of the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles, which is done by asking the client to shrug their shoulders and turn their head against resistance.

The Nurse Is Assessing Cranial Nerve XI (Spinal Accessory)