You Are Using Deep Palpation to Examine a Patient's Abdomen

question 15

Multiple Choice

You are using deep palpation to examine a patient's abdomen.At which depth would you palpate?

• A) 1-2 cm
• B) 2-3 cm
• C) 4-5 cm
• D) 6-8 cm

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Definitions:

Endocrine Glands

Glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate body processes.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various bodily functions by acting on specific target organs.

Bloodstream

The flowing body fluid that circulates through the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins, carrying nutrients and oxygen to and waste materials away from all body tissues.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum of the brain, involved in various higher brain functions such as thought, perception, and memory.