During the nurse's physical examination of a young adult,the patient's thyroid gland cannot be felt. The most appropriate action by the nurse is to

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The thyroid is frequently nonpalpable. The nurse should simply document the finding. There is no need to notify the health care provider immediately about a normal finding. There is no indication for thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)testing unless there is evidence of thyroid dysfunction. Deep palpation of the neck is not appropriate.

During the Nurse's Physical Examination of a Young Adult,the Patient's