Goitre
Goitre ( 40 Questions)
The nurse is assessing a client with a large, diffuse, painless swelling in the neck. Which type of goiter is characterized by these findings?
A simple goiter is characterized by a diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland that is typically painless and not associated with specific nodules or hormonal dysfunction.
A toxic goiter is characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormones and may or may not present with a large, diffuse swelling.
A colloid goiter is characterized by the accumulation of colloid within thyroid follicles and does not specifically refer to the size or painlessness of the swelling.
An endemic goiter is caused by iodine deficiency and is not specifically characterized by a large, diffuse, painless swelling.
A simple goiter is characterized by a diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland that is typically painless and not associated with specific nodules or hormonal dysfunction.
Incorrect choices:
b. A toxic goiter is characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormones and may or may not present with a large, diffuse swelling.
c. A colloid goiter is characterized by the accumulation of colloid within thyroid follicles and does not specifically refer to the size or painlessness of the swelling.
d. An endemic goiter is caused by iodine deficiency and is not specifically characterized by a large, diffuse, painless swelling.