Asked by Danielle Casey on Apr 28, 2024
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A visitor from Poland who does not speak English seems to be somewhat apprehensive about the nurse examining his neck. How should the nurse proceed that would allow the patient to feel more comfortable with the nurse examining his thyroid gland?
A) Behind with the nurse's hands placed firmly around his neck
B) The side with the nurse's eyes averted toward the ceiling and thumbs on his neck
C) The front with the nurse's thumbs placed on either side of his trachea and his head tilted forward
D) The front with the nurse's thumbs placed on either side of his trachea and his head tilted backward
Thyroid Gland Examination
A clinical assessment to check for abnormalities in the thyroid gland, including its size, shape, and the presence of nodules.
Trachea
The windpipe, a large tubular passage for air that extends from the larynx to the bronchi, allowing for the movement of air in and out of the lungs.
Averted
Turned away or aside; in the context of gaze or attention, it refers to the deliberate redirection from an object or focus.
- Master the evaluation of lymph node swelling and the identification of probable causes.
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Learning Objectives
- Master the evaluation of lymph node swelling and the identification of probable causes.
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