Chapter 22: Neurological and Mental Status

A client blinks when the right eye is lightly touched with a cotton wisp. Which cranial nerve should the nurse document as being intact? - trigeminal A client cannot differentiate between sharp and dull pain sensations when a nurse tests with a safety pin. What is an appropriate action by the nurse? - Determine the ability to differentiate hot and cold temperatures A client has sustained an injury to the cerebellum. Which area should be the nurse's primary focus for assessment? - Coordination A client has sustained an injury to the cerebellum. Which area would be the primary area for assessment? - coordination A client presents to the emergency room after being hit in the face with a baseball. The health care provider orders vision testing to be performed to assess the intactness of the cranial nerves. The nurse should prepare to test which cranial nerves? Select all that apply. - abducens trochlear oculomoto