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The appropriate placement of a tongue blade for assessment of the mouth and throat is:
a.   center back area of tongue.
b.   side of the tongue.
c.   against the soft palate.
d.   on the lower jaw.
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Side of the tongue is the correct position. It avoids the gag reflex yet allows visualization. Placement in the center back area of the tongue will elicit the gag reflex. Against the soft palate and on the lower jaw are not appropriate places for the tongue blade.
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I'm marking this solved Grinning Face Perfect explanation too
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Let me know if you need more help. I just graduated so it's all fresh in my mind.
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