The nurse is assessing the client's head and neck. The nurse provides the client with a glass of water. Which structure is the nurse assessing while observing the client drinking the water?
1. Temporomandibular joint.
2. Lymph nodes.
3. Temporal artery.
4. Trachea.
Correct Answer: 4
Physical assessment of the head and neck requires the use of inspection, palpation, and auscultation. The nurse will ask the client to drink from the glass of water when the nurse is ready to assess the hyoid bone, tracheal cartilage, and thyroid as the client swallows. The temporomandibular joint, lymph nodes, and temporal artery can all be inspected and palpated.
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