To inspect the lateral borders of the tongue, you should
A)ask the patient to extend the tongue outward.
B)insert the tongue blade obliquely against the tongue.
C)lift the tongue upward with gloved fingers.
D)pull the gauze-wrapped tongue to each side.
E)ask the patient to lift the tongue upward.

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To inspect the lateral borders of the tongue, you should wrap the tongue with a piece of gauze and then pull the tongue to each side for inspection. The other maneuvers do not result in adequate lateral border inspection.

To Inspect the Lateral Borders of the Tongue, You Should