Which Assessment Technique Is the Nurse Performing in the Figure

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which assessment technique is the nurse performing in the figure below?

• A) Direct percussion
• B) Indirect percussion
• C) Light palpation
• D) Deep palpation

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Definitions:

Disease

Any disorder or condition that impairs normal body function, often characterized by specific symptoms and signs.

Pap Smear

is a medical test in which cells are collected from the cervix to detect cervical cancer or precancerous conditions.

Detection

The process of discovering or identifying the presence of a particular object, substance, or condition.

Chlamydia

A common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.