A nurse is developing a care plan for a client suffering from shingles. Which of the following cranial nerve should the nurse assess as part of the client’s care?
A. Cranial nerve number I
B. Cranial nerve number IV
C. Cranial nerve number VII
D. Cranial nerve number XI
Correct Answer: C. Cranial nerve number VII
A potential complication of shingles is Bell’s palsy which can be assessed by the seventh cranial nerve function.