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Question 5 :

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

Sodium is not directly related to goiter prevention.

Calcium is important for bone health but not specifically related to goiter prevention.

Iodine is an essential element for thyroid hormone production. Adequate dietary iodine intake is important for preventing goiter development.

Iron is important for red blood cell production but not specifically related to goiter prevention.