A patient is demonstrating signs of exophthalmos. What additional finding should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?
1. enlarged thyroid gland
2. dry, thick nails
3. dry skin
4. decreased reflexes
Question 2The nurse is conducting a physical assessment with a patient. Which assessment technique should the nurse use to assess the patient's thyroid gland?
1. Stand behind the patient and palpate the thyroid.
2. Stand in front of the patient and palpate the thyroid.
3. Place the patient supine and palpate one side of the neck at a time.
4. Have the patient flex the neck forward and palpate the thyroid.
Question 3During an endocrine assessment, the nurse asks a patient about changes in weight. For which organs is the nurse assessing function in the patient?
Select all that apply.
1. adrenal
2. thyroid
3. pituitary
4. parathyroid
5. gonads
Question 4A patient has a positive Trousseau sign. For which problem should the nurse plan care for this patient?
1. pain
2. excessive fluid
3. difficulty breathing
4. reduced blood flow