How does the nurse perform the bimanual technique of palpation to assess organs?
A) Using the palmar surface of the dominant hand to press inward to a depth of about 1 cm
B) Holding a light source in one hand while stroking the skin lightly with the dominant hand
C) Using the ulnar surfaces of both hands to press inward 4 to 5 cm
D) Using both hands, one anterior and one posterior, to entrap an organ between the fingertips

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Using both hands, one anterior and one posterior, to entrap an organ between the fingertips is the correct technique for bimanual palpation. Using the palmar surface of the dominant hand to press inward to a depth of about 1 cm describes light palpation, which is different from the bimanual technique. Holding a light source in one hand while stroking the skin lightly with the dominant hand is used when inspecting rather than palpating. Using the ulnar surfaces of both hands to press inward 4 to 5 cm describes an incorrect technique.

How Does the Nurse Perform the Bimanual Technique of Palpation