Goitre
Goitre ( 40 Questions)
The nurse is educating a client about the different types of goiters. Which type of goiter is caused by an overproduction of thyroid hormones?
A simple goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland without any specific hormonal dysfunction.
A toxic goiter, also known as a toxic nodular goiter or toxic adenoma, is caused by the overproduction of thyroid hormones, leading to hyperthyroidism.
A colloid goiter is characterized by the accumulation of colloid within thyroid follicles and is not specifically related to thyroid hormone overproduction.
An endemic goiter is caused by iodine deficiency and is not specifically related to thyroid hormone overproduction.
A toxic goiter, also known as a toxic nodular goiter or toxic adenoma, is caused by the overproduction of thyroid hormones, leading to hyperthyroidism.
Incorrect choices:
a. A simple goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland without any specific hormonal dysfunction.
c. A colloid goiter is characterized by the accumulation of colloid within thyroid follicles and is not specifically related to thyroid hormone overproduction.
d. An endemic goiter is caused by iodine deficiency and is not specifically related to thyroid hormone overproduction.