Goitre
Goitre ( 40 Questions)
The nurse is reviewing the medical records of several clients with goiters. Which type of goiter is characterized by multiple nodules within the thyroid gland?
A simple goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland without specific nodules.
A toxic goiter is characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormones and may or may not be associated with nodules.
A colloid goiter is characterized by the accumulation of colloid within thyroid follicles and does not specifically refer to the presence of multiple nodules.
A multinodular goiter is characterized by the presence of multiple nodules within the thyroid gland. These nodules can be benign or malignant.
A multinodular goiter is characterized by the presence of multiple nodules within the thyroid gland. These nodules can be benign or malignant.
Incorrect choices:
a. A simple goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland without specific nodules.
b. A toxic goiter is characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormones and may or may not be associated with nodules.
c. A colloid goiter is characterized by the accumulation of colloid within thyroid follicles and does not specifically refer to the presence of multiple nodules.