To Inspect the Lateral Borders of the Tongue, You Should

question 19

Multiple Choice

To inspect the lateral borders of the tongue, you should

• A)ask the patient to extend the tongue outward.
• B)insert the tongue blade obliquely against the tongue.
• C)lift the tongue upward with gloved fingers.
• D)pull the gauze-wrapped tongue to each side.
• E)ask the patient to lift the tongue upward.

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