The nurse is assisting with a radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) test for a client with a suspected goiter. What is the primary purpose of the RAIU test in the diagnosis of a goiter?

The nurse is caring for a client with a goiter. Which surgical procedure involves the removal of the entire thyroid gland and is considered a definitive treatment for goiter?

The nurse is assisting with a radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) test for a client with a suspected goiter. What is the primary purpose of the RAIU test in the diagnosis of a goiter?

The nurse is providing education to a client about the potential causes of goiter. Which factor may contribute to the development of a goiter in individuals with a genetic predisposition?

The nurse is assessing a client with a large, diffuse, painless swelling in the neck. Which type of goiter is characterized by these findings?

The nurse is assessing a client with a goiter. Which potential complication should the nurse monitor for that can occur due to the release of excess thyroid hormones into the bloodstream?

The nurse is caring for a client with a goiter. Which nursing intervention is important to include in the plan of care to prevent potential complications after thyroidectomy?

The nurse is assessing a client with a goiter. Which clinical manifestation is commonly associated with an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) that may accompany a goiter?

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with a goiter. Which symptom is commonly associated with a large goiter pressing on the trachea?

The nurse is providing education to a group of clients about goiter. Which statement best describes a goiter?

The nurse is assessing a client with a history of taking certain medications. Which class of medications is known to interfere with thyroid hormone synthesis and may contribute to the development of goiter?