A 45-year-old client presents with an acute onset of right-s…

A 45-year-old client presents with an acute onset of right-sided facial weakness following a recent upper respiratory infection. The client reports difficulty keeping liquids in the mouth, inability to fully close the right eye, decreased tearing, and facial asymmetry when attempting to smile. The nurse suspects dysfunction of Cranial Nerve VII. Which assessment finding best supports impairment of Cranial Nerve VII motor function?