The nurse is performing an assessment of the thyroid gland. In order to decrease the risk that the nurse will stimulate the release of large amounts of thyroid hormone, what should the nurse be sure to do?
A) Palpate firmly in order to feel the thyroid gland.
B) Palpate gently without repeated attempts.
C) Continue to palpate the gland until it is felt for enlargement.
D) Not palpate the thyroid and just listen for a bruit.
B
Feedback:
Repeated or forceful palpation of the thyroid in the case of thyroid hyperactivity can result in a sudden release of a large amount of thyroid hormones, which can have serious implications. Listening to the bruit can indicate a hyperactive thyroid and should be assessed in addition to palpation.
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