HEENT (Head Ears Eyes Nose Throat)

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Thyroid Gland

  • Inspect for obvious enlargement
  • Position self behind patient
  • Palpate cricoid cartilage (landmark)
  • Move downward two or three rings
  • Palpate for the thyroid isthmus
  • Move laterally to both thyroid lobes
  • While palpating, ask the patient to swallow- provide a cup of water if possible

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