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He is unconscious. One of his friends calls 911. When the EMTs arrive, they examine Scott and though Scott is unconscious, his vital signs are stable. One of Scott's friends asks the EMT what is the pink fluid coming out of Scott's ear? The paramedics are working fast. They arrive at the hospital in record time. Miraculously, Scott wakes up on the way to the hospital. He is a very good patient and holds still for a head CT. Scott has fractures on both his right temporal and sphenoid bones. You exam Scott's chart and notice the following observations: ? Observation 1: Scott has double vision (diplopia) and his right eye is turned slightly inward when looking straight ahead. ? Observation 2: Numbness of the right upper lip, lower eyelid, and cheek Observation 3: Paresthesia (sensation of pins and needles) at the right corner of the mouth, extending to the lower lip and chin ? Observation 4: Complete loss of hearing in the right ear Each of the four observations on Scott's chart indicate damage to a cranial nerve. Identify each cranial nerve involved. Observation 1: Observation 2: Observation 3: Observation 4: Which side of his head was damage?