Which actions by the nurse are appropriate when auscultating the ...

[maychende]

Which actions by the nurse are appropriate when auscultating the thyroid during a physical assessment? Select all that apply.
 
  1) Using the diaphragm of the stethoscope
  2) Using the bell of the stethoscope
  3) Asking the patient to take deep breaths
  4) Asking the patient to hold the breath
  5) Using the finger pads for palpation

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a patient who experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) 24 hours ago. The patient does not have a gag reflex. Which conclusions by the nurse are appropriate based on this data? Select all that apply.
 
  1) Damage to cranial nerve IX
  2) Damage to cranial nerve X
  3) Risk for aspiration
  4) Potential malignancy
  5) Herpes simplex virus

[janeli]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2, 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 2, 3

[maychende]

Excellent

[upturnedfurball]

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