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What is simple goiter?
What is simple goiter?
- A benign tumor of the thyroid gland
- An irregular enlargement of the thyroid gland
- A malignant tumor of the thyroid gland
- A compensatory hypertrophy of the thyroid gland caused by stimulation by the pituitary gland (correct)
What is a goiter?
What is a goiter?
- A benign tumor of the thyroid gland
- A visible swelling in the neck caused by thyroid enlargement (correct)
- A malignant tumor of the thyroid gland
- An irregular enlargement of the thyroid gland
What causes endemic (iodine-deficient) goiter?
What causes endemic (iodine-deficient) goiter?
- Excessive iodine intake
- Pituitary gland malfunction
- Iodine deficiency and intake of large quantities of goitrogenic substances (correct)
- Thyrotoxicosis and malignant tumors
What distinguishes toxic goiters from nontoxic goiters?
What distinguishes toxic goiters from nontoxic goiters?
What is the most common type of goiter that occurs when iodine intake is deficient?
What is the most common type of goiter that occurs when iodine intake is deficient?
What may cause simple goiter in addition to iodine deficiency?
What may cause simple goiter in addition to iodine deficiency?
What has been found to have antithyroid actions and may cause simple goiter?
What has been found to have antithyroid actions and may cause simple goiter?
What is advised to reduce edema to the vocal cords?
What is advised to reduce edema to the vocal cords?
Where does the recurrent laryngeal nerve lie in relation to the thyroid?
Where does the recurrent laryngeal nerve lie in relation to the thyroid?
What is provided for access to frequently used items?
What is provided for access to frequently used items?
What may be prescribed to promote weight gain?
What may be prescribed to promote weight gain?
How long does it usually take for nonabsorbable sutures to be removed following surgery?
How long does it usually take for nonabsorbable sutures to be removed following surgery?
When is the patient usually discharged from the hospital following surgery?
When is the patient usually discharged from the hospital following surgery?
What is encouraged for the patient as soon as possible after surgery?
What is encouraged for the patient as soon as possible after surgery?
What type of sutures dissolve within the body?
What type of sutures dissolve within the body?
What is used for the relief of excessive mucous accumulation?
What is used for the relief of excessive mucous accumulation?
What controls the release of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland?
What controls the release of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland?
What has been the most effective means of preventing goiter in at-risk populations?
What has been the most effective means of preventing goiter in at-risk populations?
What is the standard diagnostic procedure for evaluating thyroid nodules and masses?
What is the standard diagnostic procedure for evaluating thyroid nodules and masses?
What is the treatment of choice for localized thyroid carcinoma?
What is the treatment of choice for localized thyroid carcinoma?
What increases the risk of thyroid carcinoma?
What increases the risk of thyroid carcinoma?
What accounts for 90% of endocrine malignancies?
What accounts for 90% of endocrine malignancies?
Who is more likely to develop thyroid cancer?
Who is more likely to develop thyroid cancer?
What is the most common and least aggressive type of thyroid tumor?
What is the most common and least aggressive type of thyroid tumor?
Which type of thyroid cancer has common long-term survival despite being more aggressive?
Which type of thyroid cancer has common long-term survival despite being more aggressive?
What are the main components of long-term follow-up for differentiated thyroid cancer?
What are the main components of long-term follow-up for differentiated thyroid cancer?
What tests are used for metastasis confirmation in thyroid cancer patients?
What tests are used for metastasis confirmation in thyroid cancer patients?
What is a priority in nursing management for thyroid cancer patients?
What is a priority in nursing management for thyroid cancer patients?
What is included in the preoperative education for thyroid cancer patients?
What is included in the preoperative education for thyroid cancer patients?
What is a priority in postoperative care for thyroid cancer patients?
What is a priority in postoperative care for thyroid cancer patients?
Study Notes
Thyroid Cancer Prognosis and Nursing Management
- Early detection and appropriate treatment lead to good prognosis for thyroid cancer patients under 50 years old.
- Papillary cancer, the most common and least aggressive thyroid tumor, has the best prognosis among thyroid cancers.
- Follicular cancer, a more aggressive form of thyroid cancer, also has common long-term survival.
- Long-term follow-up for differentiated thyroid cancer is based on cancer stage and initial treatment results.
- Follow-up includes clinical assessment, hormone levels monitoring, serum thyroglobulin measurement, and neck ultrasound.
- Tests for metastasis confirmation include radioiodine imaging, CT, MRI, skeletal x-rays, and FDG PET.
- Nursing management involves reducing patient anxiety and protecting them from stress to avoid thyroid storm.
- Preoperative care includes educating the patient about diet, vitamins, and avoiding stimulants.
- Preoperative education also covers preoperative tests, preparations, and how to support the neck post-surgery.
- Postoperative care priorities include observing breathing difficulty, monitoring pulse and blood pressure, and assessing surgical dressings.
- The nurse should anticipate patient apprehension, inform about oxygen use, and support the patient's head when moving.
- IV fluids are given in the immediate postoperative period, and water and soft diet are gradually introduced as swallowing improves.
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Test your knowledge of thyroid cancer prognosis and nursing management with this informative quiz. Explore key factors influencing prognosis and the essential nursing care for patients undergoing treatment.
