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neverstopbelieb

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which statement is true concerning the thyroid gland?
 
  1) The thyroid gland is usually not palpable.
  2) The thyroid gland is always palpable.
  3) The thyroid gland is more likely palpable in overweight patients.
  4) The thyroid gland is never palpable.

Question 2

To facilitate palpation of the thyroid gland, which will the nurse ask the patient to do?
 
  1) Hyperextend the neck
  2) Swallow
  3) Cough
  4) Extend the neck


Chocorrol77

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2


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