Goitre
Goitre ( 40 Questions)
The nurse is assessing a client with a goiter. Which clinical manifestation is commonly associated with a goiter that is caused by iodine deficiency?
Excessive sweating is not typically associated with iodine deficiency and goiter.
Weight gain is a common clinical manifestation of hypothyroidism but is not specific to iodine deficiency.
Iodine deficiency can lead to hypothyroidism, which may manifest as dry skin due to decreased thyroid hormone levels.
Exophthalmos (bulging eyes) is associated with hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease) and is not typically seen in iodine deficiency-related goiter.
Iodine deficiency can lead to hypothyroidism, which may manifest as dry skin due to decreased thyroid hormone levels.
Incorrect choices:
a. Excessive sweating is not typically associated with iodine deficiency and goiter.
b. Weight gain is a common clinical manifestation of hypothyroidism but is not specific to iodine deficiency.
d. Exophthalmos (bulging eyes) is associated with hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease) and is not typically seen in iodine deficiency-related goiter.