This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: The nurse is assessing the client's neck. Which finding is considered an abnormality? 1. The ... (Read 98 times)

cartlidgeashley

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 572
The nurse is assessing the client's neck. Which finding is considered an abnormality?
 
  1. The client's carotid arteries are visibly pulsating.
  2. The neck is symmetrical.
  3. The tracheal cartilage does not move when the client swallows.
  4. The thyroid has no palpable nodules.

Question 2

The nurse notes the client's thyroid gland is enlarged during the physical assessment.
 
  While reviewing the client's history, the nurse notes that the client has a history of a goiter. Based on this information, which question is the priority during the focused interview?
  1. Where do you purchase your medication?
  2. What type of salt do you use in your diet?
  3. Do you work around chemicals?
  4. How long have you had this problem?



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

6ana001

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 311
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
The tracheal cartilage should move when the client swallows. It is normal to note that a client's carotid arteries visibly pulse during inspection of the neck. The neck should be smooth and symmetrical. The thyroid should be free of any nodules and this would be noted during palpation.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Thyroid disease is common where iodine is limited and deficient amounts of iodine can cause a goiter to develop. Use of iodized salt in the U.S. has generally eliminated iodine deficiencies. Although the other questions are important to gain general information, the nurse needs to assess whether the client is indeed using iodized salt, especially regarding the client's past history and present symptomatology.




6ana001

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 311

 

Did you know?

About 600,000 particles of skin are shed every hour by each human. If you live to age 70 years, you have shed 105 pounds of dead skin.

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

When taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, people should avoid a variety of foods, which include alcoholic beverages, bean curd, broad (fava) bean pods, cheese, fish, ginseng, protein extracts, meat, sauerkraut, shrimp paste, soups, and yeast.

Did you know?

There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.

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.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library