To inspect the lateral borders of the tongue, you should:
A) ask the patient to extend the tongue outward.
B) insert the tongue blade obliquely against the tongue.
C) lift the tongue upward with gloved fingers.
D) pull the gauze-wrapped tongue to each side.

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To inspect the lateral borders of the tongue, you should wrap the tongue with a piece of gauze and then pull the tongue to each side for inspection.

To Inspect the Lateral Borders of the Tongue, You Should