What is the purpose of palpation?
a. Determining areas of tenderness
b. Differentiating between fluid- and air-filled organs
c. Hearing sounds produced by the body
d. Systematically approaching a physical assessment
A
Palpation is a method of touching the patient to obtain information about symptoms and signs such as skin temperature, condition, and pain.
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