Multiple Choice
The nurse is examining a client's neck. Which techniques should the nurse use to palpate the trachea? Select all that apply.
A) Palpate while the client is swallowing.
B) Slide the thumb and index finger upward on each side of the trachea.
C) Palpate the midline of the neck to feel the cricoid cartilage.
D) Ask the client to open and close their mouth.
E) Stand behind the client and ask them to turn their head slightly to the right.
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