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What is the appropriate position to examine the thyroid?Inspection. The patient should be seated or standing in a comfortable position with the neck in a neutral or slightly extended position.
Which is the best way to position a patient's neck for palpation quizlet?The patient should be positioned so that the sternocleidomastoid muscle is relaxed and the thyroid is easier to palpate. This is done by having the patient flex the neck slightly forward and laterally toward the side being examined.
What method is used to assess the thyroid gland quizlet?To palpate the thyroid, use a posterior approach. Stand behind the client and ask the client to lower the chin to the chest and turn the neck slightly to the right. The nurse detects enlarged, tender, preauricular nodes in a client.
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