During a well-child visit, the nurse assesses an infant's ability to suck on a pacifier. The nurse is assessing which cranial nerve?

Name: During a well-child visit, the nurse assesses an infant's ability to suck on a pacifier. The nurse is assessing which cranial nerve?
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The trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V) is responsible for the sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing, which are involved in the action of sucking on a pacifier.

During a Well-Child Visit, the Nurse Assesses an Infant's Ability