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Using the Fingertips to Lightly Press on the Patient's Body

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Using the fingertips to lightly press on the patient's body is an exam tool known as:


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Loperamide

A medication commonly used to reduce the frequency of diarrhea by slowing down the movement of the gut.

Continuous Oozing

The ongoing seepage of fluid, often blood or serous fluid, from a wound or incision site, indicating a potential problem in healing.

Skin Barrier Cream

A topical preparation used to protect the skin from irritants and moisture, often used in the management of incontinence or skin breakdown.

Ferrous Sulfate

An iron supplement used to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron, such as in anemia.

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