During an Examination of a Patient in Her Third Trimester

question 18

Multiple Choice

During an examination of a patient in her third trimester of pregnancy,the nurse notices that the patient's thyroid gland is slightly enlarged.No enlargement had been noticed previously.The nurse suspects that:

• A) she has an iodine deficiency.
• B) she is exhibiting early signs of goiter.
• C) this is a normal finding during pregnancy.
• D) further tests are needed for possible thyroid cancer.

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