During the physical examination the head and neck, the nurse palpates several nodules on the patient's thyroid gland. What would this finding suggest to the nurse?
A) Grave's disease
B) Thyroid cancer
C) Metabolic process
D) Endemic goiter
C
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Which guideline should be followed when giving a backrub?
a. Observing the skin for abnormalities b. Massaging for at least 10 minutes c. Following massage with a brisk alcohol rub d. Conversing with patient continually throughout the backrub e. Using alcohol-based lotion for disinfection
The client is an African American who has been diagnosed with glaucoma. The nurse anticipates that which medication will be most effective for this client?
a. Latanoprost (Xalatan) b. Bimatoprost (Lumigan) c. Travoprost (Travatan) d. Unoprostone (Rescula)
Describe the American Heart Association's TLC diet