The nurse is preparing to assess the client's skin, hair, and nails. Which technique will the nurse use initially during this assessment?
1. Percussion.
2. Palpation.
3. Auscultation.
4. Inspection.
Correct Answer: 4
Physical assessment of the skin, hair, and nails is conducted by inspection and then with palpation. There is no need to use percussion or auscultation to assess the client's skin, hair, and nails.
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