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What Progression Should the Therapist Make When Performing a Sensory

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What progression should the therapist make when performing a sensory examination?


A) Complete the examination by allowing the patient to indicate verbally the location of the most sensory loss.
B) Examine each of the dermatomes completely for each modality before moving on to the next dermatome.
C) Begin the examination distally because patients typically present with the most significant deficits distally.
D) Perform the examination on the posterior aspect of the trunk first followed by the anterior portion and the extremities.

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