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Where is the saccule located within the inner ear?
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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
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Which of the following can a nurse assess by palpation?
A
Hearing ability
B
Visual acuity
C
Blood oxygen level
D
Heart rate
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Understand the concept of palpation: Palpation is a method of feeling with the fingers or hands during a physical examination. It is used to assess the texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts.
Identify the options that can be assessed by palpation: Consider which of the given options involve physical characteristics that can be felt or measured by touch.
Evaluate each option: Hearing ability and visual acuity are sensory functions that require specific tests and cannot be assessed by touch. Blood oxygen level is measured using devices like a pulse oximeter, not by palpation.
Focus on heart rate: Heart rate can be assessed by palpation by feeling the pulse at various points on the body, such as the wrist or neck.
Conclude that heart rate is the correct answer: Since heart rate involves feeling the pulse, it is the option that can be assessed by palpation.
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