Question

a nurse palpates an older adult clients thyroid and detects an enlargement over the right lateral lobe. what action should the nurse take first? ask the client about past history of hypothyroidism immediately notify the health care provider document the findings in the nurse notes auscultate with the bell over the lateral lobes

Explanation:

An enlarged thyroid may indicate a vascular issue. Auscultating with the bell can detect bruits. This should be done before other actions.

Answer:

D. Auscultate with the bell over the lateral lobes