Goitre
Goitre ( 40 Questions)
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?
Hypothyroidism can result from various causes, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, but it is not the primary cause of goiter.
Hyperparathyroidism affects the parathyroid glands and is not the primary cause of goiter.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to inflammation and goiter development.
Cushing's syndrome is caused by excessive cortisol production and is not the primary cause of goiter.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to inflammation and goiter development.
Incorrect choices:
a. Hypothyroidism can result from various causes, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, but it is not the primary cause of goiter.
b. Hyperparathyroidism affects the parathyroid glands and is not the primary cause of goiter.
d. Cushing's syndrome is caused by excessive cortisol production and is not the primary cause of goiter.