A client has noticed a decrease in taste sensation. Which cranial nerve (CN) is most likely involved?
A)CN V and CN VII
B)CN VII and CN IX
C)CN V and CN VIII
D)CN VI and CN X

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Cranial nerves VII (Facial nerve) and IX (Glossopharyngeal nerve) are primarily responsible for taste sensation. CN VII handles the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, while CN IX is responsible for the posterior one-third.

A Client Has Noticed a Decrease in Taste Sensation