The nurse is performing an assessment of the thyroid gland. In order to decrease the risk that the nurse will stimulate the release of large amounts of thyroid hormone, what should the nurse be sure to do?

Palpate gently without repeated attempts.

Not palpate the thyroid and just listen for a bruit.

Palpate firmly in order to feel the thyroid gland.

Continue to palpate the gland until it is felt for enlargement.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Palpate gently without repeated attempts. Palpating the thyroid gland can stimulate the release of thyroid hormone, which can result in a thyroid storm, a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by a rapid heart rate, fever, and high blood pressure. Therefore, the nurse should be careful not to overstimulate the thyroid gland.

Not palpating the thyroid and just listening for a bruit (B) is not a sufficient assessment of the thyroid gland. Palpating the gland firmly in order to feel it for enlargement (C) can be too stimulating and increase the risk of thyroid hormone release. Continuing to palpate the gland until it is felt for enlargement (D) is not necessary and may result in overstimulation of the gland.

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Correct Answer is ["B","C","D","E"]

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"Impaired verbal communication," "Impaired swallowing," and "Self-care deficit." These are all potential nursing diagnoses for a client who has suffered a cerebral vascular accident. Pain may not be a priority nursing diagnosis in this situation.

A. "I am at lower risk for developing cervical warts.". B. " ". C. "This vaccine lowers my risk for cervical cancer.". D. "This vaccine will prevent human papillomavirus (HPV) from occurring.".

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

"I am at lower risk for developing cervical warts." This is an incorrect statement because the Gardasil vaccine does not protect against genital warts caused by HPV types other than types 6 and 11. The vaccine protects against HPV types 16 and 18, which cause most cases of cervical cancer.

B: This option is incomplete and does not provide any information for the nurse to determine if further teaching is needed.

C: This statement is correct and indicates that the client understands the purpose of the Gardasil vaccine.

D: This statement is incorrect because the Gardasil vaccine does not prevent HPV infection from occurring.

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The nurse is performing an assessment of the thyroid gland. In order to decrease the risk that the nurse will stimulate the release of large amounts of thyroid hormone, what should the nurse be sure to do?

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Correct Answer is A

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