The client is experiencing the effects of a recent cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The client is unable to smell. Which cranial nerve was most likely affected by the CVA?

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Cranial nerve I, also known as the olfactory nerve, is responsible for the sense of smell. Damage to this nerve, which is located in the frontal lobes of the brain, can occur as a result of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The other cranial nerves listed (VII, VIII, and XII) are responsible for other functions such as facial movement, hearing, and tongue movement, respectively.

The Client Is Experiencing the Effects of a Recent Cerebrovascular