The pinch test is applied to:
1. check the sensitivity of the nipples.
2. determine whether the nipple is everted or inverted.
3. calculate the adipose buildup in the abdomen.
4. see whether the fetus has become inactive.
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1, 3, 4. Incorrect. The pinch test is used to determine whether the nipple is everted or inverted. Nipples must be everted to breastfeed the baby.
2. Correct. The pinch test is used to determine whether the nipple is everted or inverted. Nipples must be everted to breastfeed the baby.
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