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The nurse is evaluating a patient's response to peripheral pain. Which technique should the nurse use to perform this evaluation?

A. Pressure on the patient's mid-back B. Sternal rub C. Squeezing the sternocleidomastoid muscle D. Pressing on the patient's nail bed

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Nail bed pressure is a standard technique to assess peripheral pain response.

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