Which of the following data are not part of your general inspection?
a. Dress and habitus
b. Sinus tenderness
c. Gait
d. Facial expression
B
On meeting the patient, the facial expression, gait, dress, and habitus should be inspected. In-specting for sinus tenderness is performed afterward, if indicated.
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