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The nurse asks the patient to spread the fingers and then bring them together again.What is the nurse testing when asking the patient to bring the fingers together?

A) Abduction
B) Adduction
C) Flexion
D) Extension

Adduction

The movement of a body part toward the central axis of the body.

Abduction

The movement of a limb or body part away from the midline of the body or away from another body part.

  • Employ expertise in the application of nursing diagnostic procedures, especially pertaining to the scrutiny of skin, nails, and cranial nerves.
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Shamel WilsonNov 04, 2024
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