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The nurse is preparing to palpate the thorax and abdomen of a patient.For each description listed below,specify the appropriate part of the hand that should be used for palpation.
-Base of fingers (metacarpophalangeal joints) or ulnar surface of the hand
Prevalence
The proportion of a population that has a disease or disorder at a specific point in time.
CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a national public health institute in the United States focused on protecting public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability.
Incidence
A measure of the frequency of new cases of a disease or disorder during a specified period of time.
Alzheimer's Disease
A progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes, being the most common cause of dementia.
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