The nurse is preparing to palpate the thorax and abdomen of a patient. Which of these statements describes the correct technique for this procedure? A. Identify any tender areas and palpate them last. B. Warm the hands first before touching the patient. C. Use the palms of the hands to assess temperature of the skin. D. Start with light palpation to detect surface characteristics. E. For deep palpation, use one long continuous palpation when assessing the liver. F. Use the fingertips to examine skin texture, swelling, pulsation, and presence of lumps.

The nurse is preparing to palpate the thorax and abdomen of a patient. Which of these statements describes the correct technique for this procedure? A. Identify any tender areas and palpate them last. B. Warm the hands first before touching the patient. C. Use the palms of the hands to assess temperature of the skin. D. Start with light palpation to detect surface characteristics. E. For deep palpation, use one long continuous palpation when assessing the liver. F. Use the fingertips to examine skin texture, swelling, pulsation, and presence of lumps.

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