The nurse is performing a comprehensive assessment of a patient's skin surfaces and intends to assess moisture, temperature, and texture. The nurse should perform this component of assessment in what way?
A) By examining the patient under a Wood's light
B) By inspecting the patient's skin in direct sunlight
C) By palpating the patient's skin
D) By performing percussion of major skin surfaces
Ans: C
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Inspection and palpation are techniques commonly used in examining the skin. A patient would only be examined under a Wood's light if there were indications it could be diagnostic. The patient is examined in a well-lit room, not in direct sunlight. Percussion is not a technique used in assessing the skin.
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