The Nurse Is Conducting a Physical Assessment with a Patient

The nurse is conducting a physical assessment with a patient. Which assessment technique should the nurse use to assess the patient's thyroid gland?

A) Stand behind the patient and palpate the thyroid.
B) Stand in front of the patient and palpate the thyroid.
C) Place the patient supine and palpate one side of the neck at a time.
D) Have the patient flex the neck forward and palpate the thyroid.