While Assessing the Tonsils of a 30-Year-Old,the Nurse Notes That

question 30

Multiple Choice

While assessing the tonsils of a 30-year-old,the nurse notes that they look involuted and granular,and appear to have deep crypts.What is the correct follow-up to these findings?

• A)Refer the patient to a throat specialist.
• B)Nothing,this is the appearance of normal tonsils.
• C)Continue with the assessment to look for any other abnormal findings.
• D)Obtain a throat specimen to culture for possible strep infection.

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Definitions:

K

The chemical symbol for potassium, a soft, silvery-white metallic element, essential in the human diet and various industrial applications.

K

The chemical symbol for potassium, an essential mineral and electrolyte involved in nerve function and fluid balance.

[Cl-]

The chloride ion, a chlorine atom that has gained one electron to achieve a stable electronic configuration, commonly found in salt compounds.

HAc

A common abbreviation for acetic acid, a weak organic acid with the formula CH3COOH, known for its sour taste and pungent smell.