During the physical examination, the nurse should assess the client's glands by using the:
1. Dorsum of the hand
2. Pads of the fingers
3. Palmar surface of the hand
4. Fingertip grasp of the tissue
ANS: 2
To assess the client's glands, the nurse should use the pads of the fingers and palpate gently. The dorsum of the hand may be used to detect skin temperature, not to assess the client's glands. The palmar surface of the hand is not used to assess the client's glands.
The nurse should not use a fingertip grasp of the tissue when assessing a client's glands.
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