Problem: The nurse is assessing a 14-year-old girl at a regular health maintenance visit. She notes the girl appears lethargic and has put on weight. On physical examination, the nurse notes the thyroid appears enlarged with possible nodules.
A. How should the nurse respond?
B. The mother insists there is nothing wrong; her daughter is just being lazy. How should the nurse respond?
C. For which nursing care should the nurse plan?