The nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a client and needs to use stereognosis. Which instruction would the nurse provide for the client?
1. "Tell me if you feel one or two objects touching you with your eyes closed."
2. "Identify the object in your hand with your eyes closed."
3. "Identify the number being traced in your hand with your eyes closed."
4. "Open and close your hand each time I tell you to."
Correct Answer: 2
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