The nurse is preparing to assess the client's skin, hair, and nails. Which technique will the nurse use initially during this assessment?

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Inspection is the appropriate technique to initially assess the skin, hair, and nails. Inspection involves visual examination and observation of the area of interest. Percussion, palpation, and auscultation are all techniques used for other types of assessments, such as assessment of the abdomen or lungs.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Assess the Client's Skin, Hair