What is the appropriate placement for a tongue blade to assess the mouth and throat?
A) Centre back area of tongue
B) Side of the tongue
C) Against the soft palate
D) On the lower jaw

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The side of the tongue is the correct position.It avoids the gag reflex,yet allows the nurse good visibility.Placement on the centre back area of the tongue elicits the gag reflex.Against the soft palate and on the lower jaw are also not appropriate places for the tongue blade.

What Is the Appropriate Placement for a Tongue Blade to Assess