Light palpation is performed by placing the finger pads of your dominant hand on the patient's skin and

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As the name implies,light palpation is superficial,delicate,and gentle.In light palpation,the finger pads are used to gain information on the patient's skin surface to a depth of approximately 1 cm,using light,gentle,circular motions.The hand and forearm are on a plane parallel to the area being assessed,not at a right angle to the area being assessed.The depressed body surface should be allowed to rebound to its natural position before the finger pads are moved from one area to another.

Light Palpation Is Performed by Placing the Finger Pads of Your