During a physical examination of a 30-year-old Chinese man, you notice a slight asymmetry of his face. The cranial nerve examination is normal. Your best action is to:
a. ask the patient if this characteristic runs in his family.
b. perform monofilament testing on the face.
c. consult with the physician regarding the laboratory tests needed.
d. record the finding in the patient's chart.
D
It is not abnormal to have some slight asymmetry of the face that does not require further ques-tioning, tests, or unnecessary laboratory work, but it does require a notation in the chart that could be referenced for future concerns.
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