The Nurse Reads in a Chart That a Patient Has

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse reads in a chart that a patient has a paronychia. What assessment technique is most appropriate?

• A) Auscultate the patient's bowel sounds.
• B) Test the cranial nerves for sensory function.
• C) Inspect the patient's nails and surrounding skin.
• D) Inspect the skin using the ABCDE mnemonic.

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