Before performing the doll's eye or oculocephalic reflex, the nurse must verify
A) the absence of cervical injury.
B) the depth and rate of respiration.
C) a physician's order to perform the maneuver.
D) the patient's ability to follow a verbal command.

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In an unconscious patient, assessment of ocular function and innervation of the medial longitudinal fasciculus (MLF)is performed by eliciting the doll's eyes reflex.If the patient is unconscious as a result of trauma, the nurse must ascertain the absence of cervical injury before performing this examination.

Before Performing the Doll's Eye or Oculocephalic Reflex, the Nurse