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A 37-Year-Old Female Presents to the Community Health Clinic Complaining

Question 27

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A 37-year-old female presents to the community health clinic complaining of a severe sore throat and swollen glands. You have already inspected the rising of the soft palate and uvula. Prior to using the tongue depressor to assess the oropharynx, which of the following should the nurse do first?


A) Ask the patient to open her mouth real wide.
B) Moisten the tongue blade with warm water.
C) Ask the patient to say "ahh."
D) Assess for swollen glands.

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