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 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 providing education to a client with a goiter. Which potential complication should the nurse emphasize as a result of an enlarged thyroid gland pressing on the esophagus?

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 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?

The nurse is caring for a client with a goiter. Which potential complication should the nurse monitor for that can result from an untreated or inadequately managed goiter?

The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected goiter. Which finding would the nurse expect to observe upon physical examination?

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 caring for a client with a large goiter. Which complication should the nurse monitor for that can occur due to compression of the trachea and airway obstruction?

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?