The nurse is reviewing the cranial nerves prior to a PRN shift on a neurological unit. Upon the review, the nurse notes that some of the nerves are exclusively sensory nerves. Which cranial nerves belong to this group?

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The olfactory nerve (cranial nerve I) is solely responsible for the sense of smell, making it exclusively sensory. The optic nerve (cranial nerve II) is responsible for vision, also making it a sensory nerve. The trochlear, trigeminal, and facial nerves are all mixed nerves with both sensory and motor components.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Cranial Nerves Prior to a PRN