During the physical examination of a 36-year-old female,the nurse finds that the patient's thyroid gland cannot be palpated.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 Physical Examination of a 36-Year-Old Female,the Nurse Finds