A physician is evaluating the cranial nerve function of a patient. To evaluate vestibulocochlear nerve function, the physician should
A) stand behind the patient and whisper words to see if the patient can repeat them.
B) ask the patient to follow the movement of an object with her gaze.
C) ask the patient to open her mouth and stick out her tongue.
D) touch the surface of the patient's eyeball to initiate blinking.

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The vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII) is responsible for hearing and balance. Testing its function involves assessing the patient's ability to hear, which can be done by whispering words and seeing if the patient can repeat them.

A Physician Is Evaluating the Cranial Nerve Function of a Patient