When assessing temperature of the skin, which portion of your hand should be used?
A) Fingertips
B) Palms
C) Backs of fingers
D) Ulnar aspect of the hand
C) Backs of fingers
The backs of the fingers are thought to be the most temperature sensitive, perhaps because the skin is thinnest there. You may have difficulty detecting subtle differences if you do not use the backs of the fingers.
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