During the newborn assessment, the nurse will examine the palate:
a. using a tongue blade
b. by palpation with a gloved finger
c. with a cotton ball saturated with normal saline
d. by visualization only, not by palpation
B
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A Incorrect. During the newborn assessment, the nurse will not examine the palate by using a tongue blade.
B Correct. During the newborn assessment, the nurse will examine the palate by palpation with a gloved finger.
C Incorrect. During the newborn assessment, the nurse will not examine the palate with a cotton ball saturated with normal saline.
D Incorrect. During the newborn assessment, the nurse will examine the palate by visualization only, not by palpation.
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