During the physical assessment of the client,the nurse notes that the client is able to shrug her shoulders bilaterally.The function of which of the following cranial nerves is intact?

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The ability to shrug the shoulders bilaterally indicates intact function of cranial nerve XI (spinal accessory), which innervates the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles responsible for this movement. Cranial nerve I (olfactory) is responsible for sense of smell, cranial nerve II (optic) is responsible for visual acuity, and cranial nerve VII (facial) is responsible for facial expression and taste sensation.

During the Physical Assessment of the Client,the Nurse Notes That