The nurse is going to perform light palpation. Which statement regarding light palpation is true?
1. It is a gentle downward movement of the hand in a circular fashion.
2. It is done by using two hands to apply pressure.
3. It is only done by the health care provider.
4. It should cause the client pain.
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Rationale 1: Light palpation is a gentle downward movement of the hand in a circular fashion.
Rationale 2: Deep palpation occurs when the practitioner uses two hands to apply pressure.
Rationale 3: This statement is not true. All nurses are taught how to perform light palpation.
Rationale 4: Palpation should not cause pain unless there is a problem.
Global Rationale: Light palpation is a gentle downward movement of the hand in a circular fashion. Deep palpation occurs when the practitioner uses two hands to apply pressure. All nurses are taught how to perform light palpation. Palpation should not cause pain unless there is a problem.
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