The nurse is testing the function of cranial nerve XI.Which of the following best describes the response the nurse would expect if the nerve is intact?
A)Demonstrates full range of motion of the neck
B)Sticks tongue out midline without tremors or deviation
C)Follows an object with eyes without nystagmus or strabismus
D)Moves the head and shoulders against resistance with equal strength

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Examine the sternomastoid and trapezius muscles for equal size.Check equal strength by asking the person to rotate the head forcibly against resistance applied to the side of the chin.Then ask the person to shrug the shoulders against resistance.These movements should feel equally strong on both sides.

The Nurse Is Testing the Function of Cranial Nerve XI