The nurse is attempting to locate the thyroid gland in order to determine if it is enlarged. Where should the nurse palpate the thyroid gland?
A) Mid trachea
B) Distal to the carotid arteries
C) The lower neck anterior to the trachea
D) The upper neck posterior to the trachea
C
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The thyroid gland is located in the lower neck anterior to the trachea. It is divided into two lateral lobes joined by a band of tissue called the isthmus.
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