Which technique can the nurse use to facilitate assessment of the thyroid gland?

A. Have the patient slowly turn the head from side to side is not the correct technique for assessing the thyroid gland. It is used to assess the range of motion of the neck. B. Have the patient tip the head back and cough twice does not facilitate thyroid assessment. It is unrelated to thyroid examination. C. Have the patient tip the head forward to the side and swallow is the correct technique. This allows the nurse to palpate the thyroid gland as the patient swallows, making it easier to assess for any enlargement or irregularities. D. Gently palpate from underneath the jaw to behind the ear is not the correct method for assessing the thyroid. The thyroid gland is located lower in the neck and should be palpated from the front, not from under the jaw to behind the ear.