Which of the following statements does not describe what often occurs when palpating an area of the body for too long?
a. You begin to feel what is normal and what is not normal tissue tone.
b. Your fingertips can go numb, blocking what you feel.
c. Your mind can become overactive and project inaccurate conclusions.
d. Your hands start to warm the area of the body that you are palpating.
a
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DEA CMS ISMP CDC
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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