The nurse is caring for a client with a goiter. Which complication should the nurse monitor for that can occur as a result of pressure on the recurrent laryngeal nerve by the enlarged thyroid gland?

The nurse is caring for a client with a goiter and is reviewing the client's medical history. Which type of goiter is associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis?

The nurse is providing education to a client about the potential causes of goiter. Which condition is characterized by the immune system attacking the thyroid gland, leading to goiter development?

The nurse is assessing a client with a goiter. Which clinical manifestation is commonly associated with a goiter?

The nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client with a goiter. Which condition should the nurse recognize as a potential cause of secondary goiter?

The nurse is assisting with a fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy for a client with a thyroid nodule and suspected goiter. What is the primary purpose of an FNA biopsy in the diagnosis of a goiter?

The nurse is caring for a client with a goiter. Which complication should the nurse monitor for that can occur as a result of pressure on the recurrent laryngeal nerve by the enlarged thyroid gland?

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 reviewing the medical records of several clients with goiters. Which type of goiter is characterized by multiple nodules within the thyroid gland?

The nurse is reviewing the medical history of a client with a goiter. Which condition is commonly associated with goiter development?

The nurse is providing education to a client with a goiter. Which self-care measure should the nurse recommend to the client to alleviate discomfort and promote thyroid health?