The nurse is preparing to assess a patient's hematologic, peripheral vascular, and lymphatic systems. Which of the following assessment techniques is not typically utilized for this assessment?

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Percussion is not typically utilized to assess the hematologic, peripheral vascular, and lymphatic systems as it involves tapping the body to assess for sounds indicating the density of underlying tissues and organs, which is not relevant to these systems. Inspection, palpation, and auscultation are all commonly used assessment techniques for these systems.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess a Patient's Hematologic, Peripheral