The nurse is preparing to assess the client's skin, hair, and nails. Which of the following techniques will the nurse use initially during this assessment?
1. Percussion
2. Palpation
3. Auscultation
4. Inspection
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Rationale 1: There is no need to use percussion to assess the client's skin, hair, and nails.
Rationale 2: The nurse inspects then palpates during the assessment of the client's skin, hair, and nails.
Rationale 3: There is no need to use auscultation to assess the client's skin, hair, and nails.
Rationale 4: Inspection is the nurse's first step when assessing the client's skin, hair, and nails.
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