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armygirl

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which information is true regarding the assessment of the thyroid or thyroid function in an infant or child?
 
  1. To accurately assess thyroid function, the nurse should assess the child's growth and development in comparison to others in the child's age group.
  2. The thyroid gland is easily palpable in an infant.
  3. Assess the child for abnormal hair growth because this may indicate thyroid dysfunction.
  4. Assess the child for melasma because this will indicate thyroid dysfunction.

Question 2

The client has an enlarged lymph node in front of the right ear. Which phrase will the nurse use to document this finding in the medical record?
 
  1. Right-sided occipital lymph node enlarged.
  2. Right-sided submaxillary lymph node enlarged.
  3. Right-sided deep cervical lymph node enlarged.
  4. Right-sided preauricular lymph node enlarged.


trog

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

Correct Answer: 1

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

The preauricular lymph node is located in front of the ear. The occipital lymph nodes are located at the base of the skull. The submaxillary lymph nodes are located in the medial border of the mandible. The deep cervical lymph nodes are located behind and inferior to the sternocleidomastoid muscle.


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