During a patient assessment, the nurse has the patient close his eyes. She then places her finger on his right thigh. She asks the patient where he is being touched and he answers "my right thigh." This is an example of which sense?
A) Auditory
B) Visual
C) Kinesthetic
D) Olfactory
Ans: C
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1. "From the description of the fall it doesn't appear serious, but the x-ray will tell us for sure.". 2. "There is a lot of bleeding, but it is really a rather superficial injury.". 3. "Children this age are really resilient, but you never know until the x-rays are read.". 4. "He'll need a few stitches and a tetanus injection, but that should do it.".
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