What Should the Therapist Examine First During a Sensory Examination,superficial

What should the therapist examine first during a sensory examination,superficial (exteroceptive) ,deep (proprioceptive) ,or combined (cortical) sensations?

A) Superficial sensations because these must be sufficiently intact in order to allow for testing of combined (cortical) sensations.
B) Deep sensations because these indicate most significantly a patient's ability to participate in motor activities.
C) Combined (cortical) sensations to allow for the most efficient examination and determine immediately areas of deficiency.
D) There is no specific order for examination,so the therapist can choose based on time,equipment,and patient awareness.

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