Which one of the following is the most appropriate way of assessing for disability in the primary assessment?
A) Ask the patient to squeeze your hands.
B) Press against the bottom of her feet with a sharp instrument.
C) Ask the patient to stick out her tongue and check to see if it moves straight out.
D) Ask the patient to puff out her cheeks like she is going to blow out a birthday candle.
A
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