Types of Goitre

The nurse is providing education to a group of clients about goiter. Which statement best describes 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 reviewing the medical history of a client with a goiter. Which condition is commonly associated with goiter development?

The nurse is assessing a client with a goiter. Which symptom is commonly associated with a goiter that is causing compression of nearby structures?

The nurse is providing education to a client with a goiter. Which dietary element is important for preventing goiter development?

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

The nurse is providing education to a group of clients about the different types of goiters. Which type of goiter is associated with iodine deficiency?

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 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 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 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?

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 reviewing the medical history of a client with a goiter. Which condition is commonly associated with the development 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 goiter. Which clinical manifestation is commonly associated with 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 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 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 assessing a client with a goiter. Which clinical manifestation is commonly associated with a goiter that is caused by iodine deficiency?

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 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 diagnostic process for a client with a suspected goiter. Which imaging technique is commonly used to visualize the size, shape, and characteristics of the thyroid gland?

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 educating a client about the diagnostic evaluation for goiter. Which diagnostic test measures the levels of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) in the blood and can help determine if the goiter is associated with hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism?

The nurse is caring for a client with a goiter. Which dietary recommendation should the nurse provide to the client to support thyroid health and manage the goiter?

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 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 surgical procedure involves the removal of the entire thyroid gland and is considered a definitive treatment for goiter?

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

The nurse is educating a client about the risk factors for developing a goiter. Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the risk factors?

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