A nurse is using inspection as an assessment technique. What does the nurse use during inspection?
A) Equipment such as a stethoscope
B) Both hands to produce sounds
C) Light palpation to detect surfaces
D) Senses of vision, hearing, smell
Ans: D
Inspection is the process of performing deliberate, purposeful observations. The nurse observes visually but also uses hearing and smell to gather data throughout the assessment. A stethoscope is used for auscultation, and the hands are used to percuss and palpate.
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