A nurse notes that an infant has a drooping tongue,which causes difficulty with feeding.What cranial nerve should the nurse assess further?
A) Facial
B) Olfactory
C) Trigeminal
D) Vagus

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Birth-related damage to the 7th cranial nerve (facial)can lead to drooping tongue or mouth,unequal movement of the cheek muscles,or inappropriate eyelid movement.

A Nurse Notes That an Infant Has a Drooping Tongue,which