Drawing of stick figures is most useful to:
a. compare findings in extremities.
b. demonstrate radiation of pain.
c. indicate consistency of lymph nodes.
d. indicate mobility of masses.
A
Simple drawings, such as stick figures, are more practical illustrations for findings in extremities. Radiation of pain, consistency of lymph nodes, and mobility of masses would not be adequately described by such simple drawings.
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