Adoctor notices that a patient is having difficulty absorbing nutrients. which area in the diagram of the alimentary canal above is the likely location of the problem? 1.a the mucosa2.b the mucosa3. c the serosa4.d the serosa

If these are the missing choices: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin.b. determine body temperature by touching the patient's hands and feet.c. skin temperature will tell you very little about this patient's condition or well-being.d. the patient's skin temperature and color will likely be warm and red.my answer is: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin. using the back of the hand to check for temperature rather than the palm is more effective because the back of the hand has more nerves that can feel and transmit the temperature than the palm.