Which of the following noninvasive diagnostic techniques is an example of inspection?
a) tapping and listening for an echo to detect fluid in the lungs
b) feeling the abdomen to detect tender organs
c) listening for crackling sounds during breathing
d) examining the surface of patient's skin for presence of a rash
e) feeling the gonads to detect abnormal masses
Answer: d
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