Exam 13: Head, Neck, and Related Lymphatics

A client asks the nurse why their lymph node is enlarged. Which response should the nurse provide the client?

The nurse auscultates a bruit in the left temporal artery. Which should the nurse understand is the initial contributing factor to the assessment finding?

The client has an enlarged lymph node in front of the right ear. Which should the nurse document the finding as?

The nurse is preparing to assess a client with cluster headaches. Which statement made by the client should the nurse recognize supports the diagnosis?

A client with hypothyroidism tells the nurse they have forgotten to take their medication for the past several days. Which should the nurse assess the client for?

The nurse observes involuntary facial muscle movement on a client. Which cranial nerve should the nurse evaluate?

The nurse is preparing to instruct a client to take a drink of water during a head and neck assessment. Which statement should the nurse provide the client?

A client tells the nurse they do not understand how they got Bell's Palsy. Which information should the nurse include in the response? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing to assess a client's thyroid. Which information should the nurse provide the client prior to the assessment?

Reviewing a client's record, the nurse notes that the client has a goiter. Which priority question should the nurse include in the focused interview?

The nurse is obtaining a focused head and neck interview on a client. Which should the nurse ask the client to assess their internal environment?