When the nurse observes slight bruising on the client's left thigh during the bed bath, he takes a closer look and palpates a lump on the anterior surface of the thigh. The nurse has used the bath activity for
A) Assessment of tissues
B) Increasing circulation
C) Promotion of conversation
D) Relaxation of muscles
Ans: A
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True False