During an assessment, the nurse should inspect a client who is suspected of having oral cancer for:
1. breath sounds.
2. decreased blood pressure.
3. palpable masses.
4. asymmetry of the face.
Answer: 4
1. Checking breath sounds is auscultation.
2. Taking a blood pressure is gathering objective data.
3. Checking for palpable masses are palpation.
4. The nurse looks for asymmetry of the face during inspection.
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