How Does the Nurse Perform the Bimanual Technique of Palpation

question 9

Multiple Choice

How does the nurse perform the bimanual technique of palpation to assess organs?

• A) Using the palmar surface of the dominant hand to press inward to a depth of about 1 cm
• B) Holding a light source in one hand while stroking the skin lightly with the dominant hand
• C) Using the ulnar surfaces of both hands to press inward 4 to 5 cm
• D) Using both hands, one anterior and one posterior, to entrap an organ between the fingertips

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