The nurse is palpating a patient’s face during a head and neck assessment. Which statement reflects an incorrect technique? ◯ Using the finger pads of both hands, gently palpate the face for tenderness and swelling. ◯ Assess for any clicking sounds or decreased range of motion (ROM) of the jaw, including temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. ◯ Place your fingers in the back of the earlobes and below the eyes, and palpate the temporal arteries simultaneously by each ear. ◯ Place your fingertips in front of each ear at the zygomatic arch and ask the patient to open and close the mouth.
The nurse is palpating a patient’s face during a head and neck assessment
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