ATI RN
RN ATI Pediatric Proctored Exam 2023 with NGN Questions
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The nurse caring for an adolescent patient with a diagnosis of goiter knows that goiter is most often caused by?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Hashimoto Disease. Goiter is most commonly caused by Hashimoto Disease, which is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks the thyroid gland, leading to inflammation and enlargement of the gland. This results in the development of a goiter. Kawasaki's disease (
A), Takayasu Disease (
B), and Matsuzaki Disease (
C) are not typically associated with the development of goiter. A summary of why the other choices are incorrect: A is a systemic vasculitis, B is a type of vasculitis involving the aorta and its main branches, and C is a fictional disease.
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