Deep palpation is more frequently performed for assessment of
a. the abdomen and male and female reproductive organs.
b. muscle guarding.
c. superficial tenderness.
d. the thorax and extremities.
A
Deep palpation is most often used for the abdominal and male and female reproductive assessment. Deep palpation uses the hands to explore the body's internal structures to a depth of 4–5 cm or more. Light palpation reveals information about muscle guarding and superficial tenderness.
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