The charge nurse is observing a new staff nurse who is assessing a patient with a possible spinal cord lesion for sensation. Which action indicates a need for further teaching about neurologic assessment?
A) The new nurse tests for light touch before testing for pain.
B) The new nurse has the patient close the eyes during testing.
C) The new nurse tells the patient, "You may feel a pinprick now."
D) The new nurse uses an irregular pattern to test for intact touch.
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