The nurse is doing a complete neurological examination to evaluate the patient's status 24 hours after a stroke has occurred. Testing of which cranial nerve would assess the patient's ability to chew?

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To asses the ability of the patient to chew after a stroke, testing of the Trigeminal nerve is appropriate. The Trigeminal nerve is responsible for chewing and facial sensations.

The Nurse Is Doing a Complete Neurological Examination to Evaluate