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

The nurse is caring for a client with a goiter. Which assessment finding should the nurse prioritize in order to determine the client's thyroid function?

The nurse is educating a client about the different types of goiters. Which type of goiter is caused by an overproduction of thyroid hormones?

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 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 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 conducting a health assessment for a client with a suspected goiter. Which area should the nurse palpate to assess for a goiter?

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 reviewing the diagnostic evaluation for a client suspected of having a goiter. Which laboratory test is commonly used to assess thyroid function and determine if the goiter is associated with hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism?

The nurse is providing education to a client with a goiter. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further clarification regarding the management of goiter?