The patient is admitted with fever and acute lower abdominal pain.He has taken Tylenol but says he still feels feverish.Before taking the patient's temperature,the nurse may:
A) Touch the patient's skin with the dorsum of her hand
B) Touch the patient's skin with the pads of her fingers
C) Palpate the skin using the bimanual method
D) Tap the patient's skin using the fingertips
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