Goitre
Goitre ( 40 Questions)
The nurse is conducting a health assessment for a client with a suspected goiter. Which area should the nurse palpate to assess for a goiter?
Palpation over the sternum is not relevant to assessing a goiter.
Palpation behind the ears is not relevant to assessing a goiter.
Palpation over the parotid glands is not relevant to assessing a goiter.
The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck, just below the Adam's apple. Palpation of this area can help assess for the presence of a goiter.
The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck, just below the Adam's apple. Palpation of this area can help assess for the presence of a goiter.
Incorrect choices:
a. Palpation over the sternum is not relevant to assessing a goiter.
b. Palpation behind the ears is not relevant to assessing a goiter.
c. Palpation over the parotid glands is not relevant to assessing a goiter.