A nurse suspects a patient is developing Bell's Palsy. The nurse wants to test the function of cranial nerve VII. Which of the following would be the most appropriate testing procedures?

A Test the taste sensation over the back of the tongue and activation of the facial muscles. B Test the taste sensation over the front of the tongue and activation of the facial muscles. C Test the sensation of the facial muscles and sensation of the back of the tongue. D Test the sensation of the facial muscles and sensation of the front of the tongue.