Asked by Stephanie Young on Jul 22, 2024
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Evaluation using the sense of touch
A) inspection
B) palpation
C) percussion
D) auscultation
E) mensuration
F) manipulation
Palpation
The method of examining parts of the body by touching and feeling them with the hands to detect signs of disease.
- Distinguish and correlate diagnostic approaches with their detailed descriptions.
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Jalisa MortonJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Palpation is the examination technique that involves using the sense of touch to assess the body for tenderness, size, texture, temperature, and other characteristics.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish and correlate diagnostic approaches with their detailed descriptions.