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faduma

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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.


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kingfahad97

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

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2


faduma

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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