The inspection phase of the physical assessment:
A)yields little information.
B)takes time and reveals a surprising amount of information.
C)may be somewhat uncomfortable for the expert practitioner.
D)requires a quick glance at the patient's body systems before proceeding on with palpation.

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A focused inspection takes time and yields a surprising amount of data.Initially,the examiner may feel uncomfortable "staring" at the person without also "doing something."

The Inspection Phase of the Physical Assessment