Goitre
Goitre ( 40 Questions)
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?
Serum albumin level is not directly related to thyroid function or goiter diagnosis.
Hemoglobin A1c level is used to assess long-term blood glucose control in diabetes and is not directly related to goiter diagnosis.
A thyroid function panel measures the levels of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) in the blood, as well as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. This test can help determine if the goiter is associated with hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
C-reactive protein (CRP) level is a marker of inflammation and is not directly related to thyroid function or goiter diagnosis.
A thyroid function panel measures the levels of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) in the blood, as well as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. This test can help determine if the goiter is associated with hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.
Incorrect choices:
a. Serum albumin level is not directly related to thyroid function or goiter diagnosis.
b. Hemoglobin A1c level is used to assess long-term blood glucose control in diabetes and is not directly related to goiter diagnosis.
d. C-reactive protein (CRP) level is a marker of inflammation and is not directly related to thyroid function or goiter diagnosis.