When performing a physical examination of a patient, the nurse uses a technique that is particularly useful in identifying areas of tenderness or masses of the abdomen. This technique is:
a. auscultation.
b. deep palpation.
c. light palpation.
d. percussion.
B
Deep palpation is used to detect tenderness or masses of the abdomen.
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