The nurse, using the dorsal surface of the hand to detect a client's temperature, is utilizing which of the following assessment techniques?
a. Inspection c. Percussion
b. Palpation d. Auscultation
ANS: B
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A nurse uses the CARE model when working with patients. How can this nurse use the model to help reduce racially related disparities in care for pregnant women?
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