Which of the following assessments of cranial nerve function should be performed by the nurse when caring for the patient after percutaneous rhizotomy of the facial nerve?
A) Ask the patient to blow out the cheeks, wrinkle the forehead, frown, wink and close both eyes tightly.
B) Have the patient touch the index finger to the nose with eyes open, and then repeat the movement with eyes closed.
C) Ask the patient to shrug the shoulders, and then repeat the movement when resistance is applied.
D) Have the patient turn the head to the left, then the right, and touch the ear to the shoulder on the left and right sides.
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