Which one of the following questions is best asked when attempting to determine the degree of sensation in the hand of a patient who has suffered an elbow injury?

A) "Do you have feeling in your hand?"
B) "Does your hand feel as though it is asleep?"
C) "Can you tell me what finger I am touching?"
D) "Can you tell me if you have paresthesia in your hand?"


C

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