A three-day post CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident/brain-stroke) client presents to the rehabilitation clinic with the following signs: left facial droop, frequent drooling of saliva, slurring of speech and tearing and coughing when swallowing. 3. How are the gag and swallow reflexes and speech (Cranial nerve IX - Glossopharyngeal and Cranial Nerve X-Vagus) checked? 4. How will you assess tongue movement and strength (Cranial Nerve XII-Hypoglossal)?

A three-day post CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident/brain-stroke) client presents to the rehabilitation clinic with the following signs: left facial droop, frequent drooling of saliva, slurring of speech and tearing and coughing when swallowing. 3. How are the gag and swallow reflexes and speech (Cranial nerve IX - Glossopharyngeal and Cranial Nerve X-Vagus) checked? 4. How will you assess tongue movement and strength (Cranial Nerve XII-Hypoglossal)?

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