Goitre
Goitre ( 40 Questions)
The nurse is providing education to a group of clients about the different types of goiters. Which type of goiter is associated with iodine deficiency?
A simple goiter, also known as a nontoxic goiter, is often caused by iodine deficiency. It is characterized by the enlargement of the thyroid gland without specific nodules or hormonal dysfunction.
A toxic goiter is characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormones and may or may not be associated with iodine deficiency.
A colloid goiter is characterized by the accumulation of colloid within thyroid follicles and is not specifically related to iodine deficiency.
A multinodular goiter may or may not be associated with iodine deficiency and is characterized by the presence of multiple nodules within the thyroid gland.
A simple goiter, also known as a nontoxic goiter, is often caused by iodine deficiency. It is characterized by the enlargement of the thyroid gland without specific nodules or hormonal dysfunction.
Incorrect choices:
b. A toxic goiter is characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormones and may or may not be associated with iodine deficiency.
c. A colloid goiter is characterized by the accumulation of colloid within thyroid follicles and is not specifically related to iodine deficiency.
d. A multinodular goiter may or may not be associated with iodine deficiency and is characterized by the presence of multiple nodules within the thyroid gland.