When examining a patient after a biopsy of the cervical lymph nodes, to ensure there is no damage to the major neck muscles, the nurse should check the function of cranial nerve:

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The major neck muscles are the sternomastoid and the trapezius.They are innervated by cranial nerve XI, the spinal accessory.Injury or surgery to the neck region can cause trauma to the nerve.

When Examining a Patient After a Biopsy of the Cervical