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During a physical examination, the nurse finds that a patient’s thyroid gland cannot be palpated. The most appropriate action by the nurse is to
a.   document that the thyroid was nonpalpable.
b.   notify the health care provider about the finding.
c.   teach the patient about the purpose of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) testing.
d.   palpate the patient’s neck more deeply.
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9 years ago
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The thyroid is frequently nonpalpable; the nurse should simply document the finding. There is no need to notify the health care provider about a normal finding. There is no indication for TSH testing unless there is evidence of thyroid dysfunction. Deep palpation of the neck is not appropriate.
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Thanks for assisting me on this Grinning Face
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9 years ago
Glad you found my input helpful. Please mark the topic solved, otherwise let me know if you need further clarification.
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