Which action by a new registered nurse (RN) caring for a patient with a goiter and possible hyperthyroidism indicates that the charge nurse needs to do more teaching?
a. The RN checks the blood pressure on both arms.
b. The RN palpates the neck thoroughly to check thyroid size.
c. The RN lowers the thermostat to decrease the temperature in the room.
d. The RN orders nonmedicated eye drops to lubricate the patient's bulging eyes.
ANS: B
Palpation can cause the release of thyroid hormones in a patient with an enlarged thyroid and should be avoided. The other actions by the new RN are appropriate when caring for a patient with an enlarged thyroid.
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