The nurse is conducting a focused neurologic assessment. When assessing the patients cranial nerve
Function, the nurse would include which of the following assessments?

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The gag reflex is governed by the glossopharyngeal nerve, one of the cranial nerves. Hand grip and arm drifting are part of motor function assessment. Orientation is an assessment parameter related to a mental status examination.

The Nurse Is Conducting a Focused Neurologic Assessment