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cmoore54

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During an examination of a patient in her third trimester of pregnancy, the nurse notices that the patient's thyroid gland is slightly enlarged. No enlargement had been previously noticed. The nurse suspects that the patient:
 
  a. Has an iodine deficiency.
  b. Is exhibiting early signs of goiter.
  c. Is exhibiting a normal enlargement of the thyroid gland during pregnancy.
  d. Needs further testing for possible thyroid cancer.

Question 2

During an examination, the nurse finds that a patient's left temporal artery is tortuous and feels hardened and tender, compared with the right temporal artery. The nurse suspects which condition?
 
  a. Crepitation
  b. Mastoiditis
  c. Temporal arteritis
  d. Bell palsy


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

ANS: C
The thyroid gland enlarges slightly during pregnancy because of hyperplasia of the tissue and increased vascularity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
With temporal arteritis, the artery appears more tortuous and feels hardened and tender. These assessment findings are not consistent with the other responses.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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