Multiple Choice
When you take your patient's radial pulse, which of the following should you document?
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Introduction to Directional Terms
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Which anatomical term describes the nurse using the technique of palpation?
A
Tactile
B
Visual
C
Auditory
D
Olfactory
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Understand the term 'palpation': Palpation is a technique used in physical examination where the examiner uses their hands to feel the body to assess the size, shape, firmness, or location of certain structures.
Identify the sensory modality involved in palpation: Since palpation involves the use of hands to feel, it is related to the sense of touch.
Review the anatomical terms provided: Tactile, Visual, Auditory, Olfactory.
Match the sense of touch with the correct anatomical term: The term 'tactile' refers to the sense of touch.
Conclude that the anatomical term describing the use of palpation is 'Tactile', as it involves the sense of touch.
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