Question

the nurse in a community health clinic is preparing to assess the thyroid gland of a 22 - year - old client.

complete the table by selecting which action to take for each step of the thyroid assessment process.

step of the assessment\taction to take
position self to complete the assessment\tselect...
\tidentify first and second rib and sternal notch
\tidentify thyroid and cricoid cartilages and thyroid isthmus
identify landmarks by\tidentify jugular vein, clavicle, and sternum
\tselect...

Explanation:

For position - stand in front or behind client. For landmarks - identify thyroid and cricoid cartilages and thyroid isthmus as key for thyroid assessment.

Answer:

Position self to complete the assessment: Stand in front or behind client.
Identify landmarks by: Identify thyroid and cricoid cartilages and thyroid isthmus.