Which of these techniques uses the sense of touch to assess texture, temperature, moisture, and swelling when the nurse is assessing a patient?

A) Palpation
B) Inspection
C) Percussion
D) Auscultation

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Which of these techniques uses the sense of touch to assess texture, temperature, moisture, and swelling when the nurse is assessing a patient?A)  PalpationB)  InspectionC)  PercussionD)  Auscultation

Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Palpation uses the sense of touch to assess the patient for the factors in the question (texture, temperature, moisture, and swelling). Inspection involves vision; percussion assesses through the use of palpable vibrations and audible sounds; and auscultation uses the sense of hearing.

Which of these techniques uses the sense of touch to assess texture, temperature, moisture, and swelling when the nurse is assessing a patient?

A) Palpation
B) Inspection
C) Percussion
D) Auscultation

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