A nurse is assessing an older adult client, who has had a previous transient ischemic attack (TIA). The nurse finds elevated blood pressure and also suspects injury to the trigeminal nerve. Which findings enable the nurse to suspect cranial nerve injury?

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The trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V) is responsible for facial sensation and motor functions such as chewing. Impaired chewing and loss of facial sensation are indicative of trigeminal nerve injury.

A Nurse Is Assessing an Older Adult Client, Who Has