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What causes simple or colloid goiter?
What causes simple or colloid goiter?
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 is the cause of compensatory hypertrophy of the thyroid gland?
What is the cause of compensatory hypertrophy of the thyroid gland?
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What is the term used for a visible swelling in the neck due to thyroid enlargement?
What is the term used for a visible swelling in the neck due to thyroid enlargement?
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What are some goitrogenic substances that may cause simple goiter?
What are some goitrogenic substances that may cause simple goiter?
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What distinguishes symmetric and diffuse goiters from nodular goiters?
What distinguishes symmetric and diffuse goiters from nodular goiters?
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What is the most effective means of preventing goiter in at-risk populations?
What is the most effective means of preventing goiter in at-risk populations?
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What increases the risk of thyroid carcinoma?
What increases the risk of thyroid carcinoma?
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Which demographic is more likely to develop thyroid cancer?
Which demographic is more likely to develop thyroid cancer?
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What is the standard diagnostic procedure for evaluating thyroid nodules and masses?
What is the standard diagnostic procedure for evaluating thyroid nodules and masses?
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What is the treatment of choice for localized thyroid carcinoma?
What is the treatment of choice for localized thyroid carcinoma?
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What is used for thyroid cancers with metastasis and for ablation procedures to eradicate residual microscopic disease after surgery?
What is used for thyroid cancers with metastasis and for ablation procedures to eradicate residual microscopic disease after surgery?
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What accounts for 90% of endocrine malignancies?
What accounts for 90% of endocrine malignancies?
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Which of the following is advised for the patient to reduce edema to the vocal cords?
Which of the following is advised for the patient to reduce edema to the vocal cords?
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Where does the recurrent laryngeal nerve lie in relation to the thyroid?
Where does the recurrent laryngeal nerve lie in relation to the thyroid?
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What is the purpose of providing an overbed table for the patient?
What is the purpose of providing an overbed table for the patient?
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When are nonabsorbable sutures usually removed following surgery?
When are nonabsorbable sutures usually removed following surgery?
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What type of diet may be prescribed to promote weight gain?
What type of diet may be prescribed to promote weight gain?
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What happens to absorbable sutures?
What happens to absorbable sutures?
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When is the patient usually discharged from the hospital after surgery?
When is the patient usually discharged from the hospital after surgery?
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What is encouraged for the patient as soon as possible after surgery?
What is encouraged for the patient as soon as possible after surgery?
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What is used to relieve excessive mucous accumulation?
What is used to relieve excessive mucous accumulation?
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What is the most common and least aggressive type of thyroid tumor?
What is the most common and least aggressive type of thyroid tumor?
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What is the main purpose of long-term follow-up for differentiated thyroid cancer?
What is the main purpose of long-term follow-up for differentiated thyroid cancer?
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What is a priority in postoperative care for thyroid cancer patients?
What is a priority in postoperative care for thyroid cancer patients?
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What is a key aspect of nursing management for thyroid cancer patients?
What is a key aspect of nursing management for thyroid cancer patients?
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What is the main purpose of preoperative education for thyroid cancer patients?
What is the main purpose of preoperative education for thyroid cancer patients?
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What is a key test for metastasis confirmation in thyroid cancer patients?
What is a key test for metastasis confirmation in thyroid cancer patients?
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What is a key aspect of immediate postoperative care for thyroid cancer patients?
What is a key aspect of immediate postoperative care for thyroid cancer patients?
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What is the most common and least aggressive type of thyroid tumor?
What is the most common and least aggressive type of thyroid tumor?
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Which tests are used for metastasis confirmation in differentiated thyroid cancer?
Which tests are used for metastasis confirmation in differentiated thyroid cancer?
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What is a priority in postoperative care for thyroid cancer patients?
What is a priority in postoperative care for thyroid cancer patients?
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What is the focus of nursing management for thyroid cancer patients?
What is the focus of nursing management for thyroid cancer patients?
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What is the basis for long-term follow-up in differentiated thyroid cancer?
What is the basis for long-term follow-up in differentiated thyroid cancer?
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What is the early detection and appropriate treatment associated with in thyroid cancer patients under 50 years old?
What is the early detection and appropriate treatment associated with in thyroid cancer patients under 50 years old?
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What is the most aggressive form of thyroid cancer?
What is the most aggressive form of thyroid cancer?
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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 disorders, including nodular goiter and thyroid cancer, as well as the prognosis and nursing management of thyroid cancer. Learn about risk factors, diagnostic procedures, treatment options, and nursing care for patients with thyroid disorders.
