During an assessment of a patient's cranial nerves, the nurse states, "Please stick out your tongue." The nurse observes that the tongue deviates markedly to the right side. Which is the patient most likely exhibiting?

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The hypoglossal nerve controls the movement of the tongue. If the tongue deviates to one side, it may indicate damage to the hypoglossal nerve on that side.

During an Assessment of a Patient's Cranial Nerves, the Nurse