Which Action Taken by a Nursing Student When Caring for a Patient

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which action taken by a nursing student when caring for a patient with thyroiditis and a goitre requires that the supervising nurse intervene immediately?

• A) The student nurse checks the blood pressure on both arms.
• B) The student nurse lowers the thermostat to decrease the temperature in the room.
• C) The student nurse palpates the neck to check thyroid size.
• D) The student nurse orders nonmedicated eyedrops to lubricate the patient's eyes.

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