Which statement best characterizes the palpation withdrawal scale used here?

• A. It uses POP0 to POP3 and POP4
• B. It uses POP0 to POP3
• C. It uses POP1 to POP3
• D. It uses POP0 to POP2

Answer: (B)

The key idea is understanding the range used to rate palpation-induced withdrawal. This scale is designed to capture responses from no reaction to a clearly defined highest withdrawal level, and in this context the full range is 0 through 3. A score of 0 means no withdrawal, while 3 reflects a definite, protective withdrawal response. Therefore, stating that it uses POP0 to POP3 correctly describes the complete, defined spectrum for this scale. Using a range that includes 4 would add an extra level not defined here, starting at 1 would miss a no-response category, and ending at 2 would omit the most intense withdrawal level.