A For the patient: continue to lie supine with arms relaxed on the chest or at the sides may be further relaxed by instructing him to breathe slowly and deepl e For the examiner: 1)make certain that his hands are warm 2)assure the patient that he will make an effort not to cause discomfort and follow up this assurance 3)tackle with the ticklish patient♣ For the patient: --- continue to lie supine with arms relaxed on the chest or at the sides --- may be further relaxed by instructing him to breathe slowly and deeply ♣ For the examiner: 1) make certain that his hands are warm 2) assure the patient that he will make an effort not to cause discomfort and follow up this assurance 3) tackle with the ticklish patient