Ms. Jones is a 31-year-old female patient who presents for a routine physical examination. Which examination technique will be used first?
a. Light palpation
b. Deep palpation
c. Percussion
d. Inspection
D
Inspection, the process of systematic observation, is the first technique used in an examination. Light palpation is used after inspection. The order for examination is usually inspection, palpation, percussion, and then auscultation. Deep palpation is used after inspection. Percussion is used after inspection and palpation.
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