Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client's cranial nerves. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to assess cranial nerve II?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Ask the client to read a Snellen chart. Cranial nerve II is the optic nerve responsible for vision. By assessing the client's ability to read a Snellen chart, the nurse can evaluate visual acuity and potential visual impairments. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not specifically assess cranial nerve II. Listening to speech (B) evaluates cranial nerve VIII; clenching teeth (C) assesses cranial nerve V; and identifying scented aromas (D) evaluates cranial nerve I.