Asked by Abdullah Azmi Elayyan on May 09, 2024

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Which technique can the nurse use to facilitate assessment of the thyroid gland?

A) Have the patient tip the head back and cough twice.
B) Watch the patient's neck when sipping water from a straw.
C) Have the patient slowly turn the head from side to side.
D) Gently palpate from underneath the jaw to behind the ear.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, body energy, and the body's use of other hormones and vitamins.

Palpate

To examine or explore with the hands, feeling for organs, masses, or other physical conditions.

Sipping Water

The act of drinking water in small mouthfuls, often recommended for health or well-being.

  • Outline optimal approaches for performing physical examinations on diverse patient groups, such as children and the elderly.
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Nyasia CatlettMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Observing the patient's neck during swallowing can help visualize the shape of the thyroid gland.Having the patient tip the head back or turn the head from side to side will not help visualize the shape of the thyroid gland.The thyroid gland lies just in front of the trachea so palpation behind the ear will not be helpful.