The nurse is assessing a patient's skin during an office visit.What part of the hand and technique should be used to best assess the patient's skin temperature?
A) Fingertips; they are more sensitive to small changes in temperature.
B) Dorsal surface of the hand; the skin is thinner on this surface than on the palms.
C) Ulnar portion of the hand; increased blood supply in this area enhances temperature sensitivity.
D) Palmar surface of the hand; this surface is the most sensitive to temperature variations because of its increased nerve supply in this area.
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