Which question is BEST asked in attempting to determine the degree of sensation in the hand of a patient who has suffered an elbow injury?
A. Does your hand feel as though it is asleep?
B. Can you tell me what finger I am touching?
C. Can you tell me if you have paresthesia in your hand?
D. Do you have feeling in your hand?
Answer: B. Can you tell me what finger I am touching?
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