When performing a physical assessment, palpation reveals to the clinic nurse that a client has an enlarged thyroid gland. What action should the nurse take in response to this finding?

A. Obtain a dietary consultation for nutrition teaching: Diet might play a role in some thyroid conditions, but a referral for dietary consultation wouldn't be the first step.B. Instruct the client in the need to use iodized salt: Iodine deficiency can cause goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), but most table salt in developed countries is iodized.C. Request diagnostic laboratory testing for the client: This is the most appropriate next step. Blood tests can help determine the cause of the enlarged thyroid gland.D. Schedule a follow-up appointment in one month: A follow-up might be needed, but further workup is essential to determine the cause of the finding.