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 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 assessing a client with a goiter. Which clinical manifestation is commonly associated with a goiter that is caused by iodine deficiency?

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 assessing a client with a goiter. Which clinical manifestation is commonly associated with an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) that may accompany a goiter?

The nurse is educating a group of clients about the different causes of goiter. Which cause of goiter is related to a deficiency of dietary iodine?

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 caring for a client with a goiter. Which medication is commonly prescribed to manage hyperthyroidism and reduce the size of a goiter?

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?

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?