Exam 13: Head, Neck, and Related Lymphatics

The nurse is preparing to assess an adult client suspected of having hyperthyroidism. Which assessment findings does the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to palpate the submental lymph node. Which anatomical location should the nurse palpate?

The nurse is teaching a client with a history of migraines about avoiding foods that are rich in tyramine. Which foods should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.

The nurse is examining a client's neck. Which techniques should the nurse use to palpate the trachea? Select all that apply.

A client tells the nurse they have been experiencing "severe headaches intermittently over the past 3 days" that are accompanied with unilateral pain over the right side of their face and nasal congestion. Which should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?

The nurse is preparing to perform a head and neck assessment on a client with Parkinson's disease. Which finding should the nurse anticipate?

The nurse is planning care for a client with hypothyroidism. Which should the nurse recognize is a priority nursing diagnosis?

A client has a history of palpable submental lymph nodes. Which anatomical area should the nurse assess?

A client tells the nurse that they experience daily headaches. Which should the nurse include in the assessment? Select all that apply.

The nurse is assessing the client's neck. Which should the nurse recognize is an abnormal finding?

The nurse suspects a client has a concussion. Which findings should the nurse expect to support the suspicion?

A client asks why the nurse is looking at their jugular veins and arteries. Which response should the nurse provide? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to assess a client that is experiencing TMJ discomfort. Which should the nurse be concerned with? Select all that apply.

The nurse is auscultating the temporal artery and hears a soft blowing sound. Which term should the nurse use to document the findings?

A client asks why they are being asked about tobacco products during a head and neck assessment. Which response should the nurse recognize the primary reason for the question?

A client tells the nurse they are experiencing headaches. Which question should the nurse ask the client that best encourages a detailed description?

The nurse assessing a newborn notes an enlarged head with visible prominent scalp veins. Which should the nurse suspect the newborn is experiencing?

A client tells the nurse they are experiencing sudden intermittent headaches after seeing "flashes of light" and experiencing nausea. Which should the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?

The nurse is preparing to assess a client's lymph nodes. Which technique should the nurse use?

Which best describes the function of the axis?