Goitre
Goitre ( 40 Questions)
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?
Heat intolerance is not typically associated with hypothyroidism and goiter.
Restlessness is not typically associated with hypothyroidism and goiter.
Weight loss is not typically associated with hypothyroidism and goiter.
Hypothyroidism, which can be associated with a goiter, often leads to fatigue and lethargy due to decreased thyroid hormone levels.
Hypothyroidism, which can be associated with a goiter, often leads to fatigue and lethargy due to decreased thyroid hormone levels.
Incorrect choices:
a. Heat intolerance is not typically associated with hypothyroidism and goiter.
b. Restlessness is not typically associated with hypothyroidism and goiter.
c. Weight loss is not typically associated with hypothyroidism and goiter.