Which is the recommended procedure for palpating the testicle?
1) Use the first two fingers of each hand to palpate firmly.
2) Gently palpate using the fingers of both hands.
3) Palpate firmly using the palmar surface of one hand.
4) Gently palpate using the thumb and first two fingers of one hand.
ANS: 4
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