To test an extremity for pain sensation, you should:
A) use a sharp object, and have the patient tell you if he feels a sharp or dull sensation.
B) firmly pinch a fold of skin over the most sensitive part of the extremity.
C) stroke the extremity in a distal-to-proximal direction.
D) briskly tap the tendon of the elbow or knee.

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Using a sharp object (while taking care not to injure the skin) and asking the patient whether they feel a sharp or dull sensation is a standard method to test for pain sensation. This method helps in assessing the integrity of sensory nerves and pathways.

To Test an Extremity for Pain Sensation, You Should