The ability of a patient with suspected neurological damage to sense deep pressure might be assessed by
A) applying a tuning fork to a joint.
B) stroking an area with cotton.
C) squeezing a bicep muscle.
D) pressing a sterile needle against the skin in a random pattern.

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Squeezing a bicep muscle would assess the patient's ability to sense deep pressure, as it requires pressure to be applied to the muscle. Choice A (applying a tuning fork to a joint) assesses vibration sense, while choice B (stroking an area with cotton) assesses light touch. Choice D (pressing a sterile needle against the skin in a random pattern) would assess pain sensation.

The Ability of a Patient with Suspected Neurological Damage to Sense