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Which of the following needs to occur in order to effectively examine the dorsal surface of the tongue during an intraoral examination on a patient? (Select all that apply.)

a. Extending tongue slightly
b. Grasping of tongue firmly
c. Wrapping gauze around tongue
d. Digitally palpating surface

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a. Extending tongue slightly and c. Wrapping gauze around tongue need to occur in order to effectively examine the dorsal surface of the tongue during an intraoral examination on a patient.

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