The nurse notes that a client has decreased sensation on the left side of their body. Which term should the nurse use in the documentation of the finding?
A. Anesthesia.
B. Analgesia.
C. Hypoesthesia.
D. Hypoalgesia.
Answer: C
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What will be an ideal response?