Demonstrate finger sweeps

What will be an ideal response?


Steps involved in a finger sweep:
1. Open the patient’s mouth.
2. Use the index and middle fingers.
3. Place the fingers at the corner of the mouth and, using a hooking motion, sweep across the inside of the mouth to the other side.
4. Perform two finger sweeps.

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