A nurse is assessing a client who has complaints of constipation. During the assessment, the nurse observes that the client's skin feels hot and dry; therefore, the nurse measures the client's body temperature
What type of observation is the nurse completing with the client? A) Olfactory observation
B) Auditory observation
C) Tactile observation
D) Visual observation
C
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The nurse uses tactile observation, or the sense of touch, to determine that the client has a temperature, which is confirmed by the thermometer reading. Visual observation includes what has been seen. Auditory observation refers to observations made by hearing or auscultation. Olfactory observation is done on the basis of sense of smell.
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