When assessing a small child for a thrill,you palpate as for the adult or use the alternative method,which requires the use of the

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To assess a young child for a thrill,two methods can be used.One is to palpate as for an adult using the palmar surface of the hand,at the base of the fingers (also known as the ball of the hand).Another method is to palpate using the proximal one-third of each finger and the areas over the metacarpophalangeal joints.Many nurses feel this method yields greater sensitivity to the presence of thrills.

When Assessing a Small Child for a Thrill,you Palpate as for the Adult