On palpation the nurse determines that the patient's left thyroid lobe is larger than the right thyroid lobe. What is the nurse's most appropriate action at this time?
a. Refer the patient to the health care provider for further evaluation.
b. Document that the patient's thyroid is normal on palpation.
c. Palpate the left thyroid lobe again using very firm pressure.
d. Ask the patient to flex the chin toward his chest and palpate again.
ANS: A
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