Multiple Choice
When assessing the thyroid in the older adult, which finding would concern the nurse?
A) The lateral lobes are not palpable.
B) The lateral lobes are smooth and firm.
C) There is varying texture and firmness in the lobes.
D) The lobes are nontender.
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