The Nurse Is Examining a Patient and Notes Enlarged Thyroid

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is examining a patient and notes enlarged thyroid glands.What should the nurse do next?

• A) Contact the physician immediately.
• B) Auscultate for bruits over the thyroid.
• C) Inform the charge nurse of the findings.
• D) Encourage the patient to lay in a semi-Fowler's position.

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