This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Upon assessment, the nurse notes the patient has an enlarged thyroid. Which action is most ... (Read 159 times)

faduma

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 528
on: Jun 25, 2018
Upon assessment, the nurse notes the patient has an enlarged thyroid. Which action is most appropriate?
 
  1) Document this as a normal finding
  2) Prepare the patient for the diagnosis of cancer
  3) Notify the healthcare provider
  4) Further assess for tenderness and nodules

Question 2

The nurse is conducting a neck assessment. Which instructions should be given to the patient when palpating the left thyroid lobe?
 
  1) Ask the patient to lean the neck to the right side.
  2) Ask the patient to take a sip of water.
  3) Ask the patient to hold her or his breath.
  4) Ask the patient to hyperextend the neck.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kingfahad97

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 308
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2


faduma

  • Member
  • Posts: 528
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

xthemafja

  • Member
  • Posts: 348
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.

Did you know?

Bisphosphonates were first developed in the nineteenth century. They were first investigated for use in disorders of bone metabolism in the 1960s. They are now used clinically for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget's disease, bone metastasis, multiple myeloma, and other conditions that feature bone fragility.

Did you know?

Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.

Did you know?

Though Candida and Aspergillus species are the most common fungal pathogens causing invasive fungal disease in the immunocompromised, infections due to previously uncommon hyaline and dematiaceous filamentous fungi are occurring more often today. Rare fungal infections, once accurately diagnosed, may require surgical debridement, immunotherapy, and newer antifungals used singly or in combination with older antifungals, on a case-by-case basis.

Did you know?

Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.

Mechanical ventilation. The photograph shows a patient receiving breathing assistance by the use of Mechanical ventilation. The photograph shows a patient receiving breathing assistance by the use of
Localization of neurotransmitter action Localization of neurotransmitter action
Patient teaching: neck assessment Patient teaching: neck assessment
The pumping action of an impeller or rotary vane pump. The pumping action of an impeller or rotary vane pump.
(a) A photograph of a radial immunodiffusion reaction for measurement of patient IgA concentrations. ... (a) A photograph of a radial immunodiffusion reaction for measurement of patient IgA concentrations. ...
Gingival enlargement in a patient taking nifedipine. Gingival enlargement in a patient taking nifedipine.
Video: How proteins function? How do proteins work?

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library