RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1645 of 2368

During a neck assessment, the nurse finds an enlarged thyroid gland, or goiter. What should the nurse do?

  1. Document it as an expected finding
  2. Apply a warm compress to the neck
  3. Teach the client about throat lozenges
  4. Notify the health care provider
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Correct answer: Notify the health care provider

A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid and needs additional testing and treatment, so the provider is notified.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Head and Neck Assessment: Thyroid. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026