The nurse is conducting a neck assessment. Which instructions should be given to the patient when palpating the left thyroid lobe?
1) Ask the patient to lean the neck to the right side.
2) Ask the patient to take a sip of water.
3) Ask the patient to hold her or his breath.
4) Ask the patient to hyperextend the neck.
ANS: 2
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