As an alternative to having the patient pat his or her knees to test rapid rhythmic alternating movements, you may ask the patient to:
a. Touch the index finger to the nose and then to your finger.
b. Run one heel up and down the opposite ankle.
c. Touch one index finger and then the other to the nose.
d. Touch the thumb to each finger of the same hand.
Answer: d. Touch the thumb to each finger of the same hand.
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