The nurse wishes to assess the anatomic snuffbox of a patient's wrist. Which instruction should the nurse provide?

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The anatomic snuffbox is located on the lateral aspect of the wrist and can be assessed by having the patient extend their thumb fully to the side. Option A is incorrect as it would not allow access to the snuffbox. Option B is incorrect as making a tight fist would not allow the thumb to be fully extended. Option D is incorrect as flexing the wrist would not provide access to the snuffbox.

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