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Goiter — NCLEX Cheat Sheet
Enlarged thyroid gland
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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Goiter on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!
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Mechanism
Key facts- Thyroid enlargement (any state)
- Iodine deficiency = classic cause
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Signs
What to look for- Visible neck swelling
- Dysphagia, hoarseness, cough
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Report
Notify / act now- Stridor/dyspnea → airway compression
- Tracheal deviation = emergency
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Do
Nursing actions- Iodine/levothyroxine per cause
- Surgery if compressing airway
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Quick Tip
Goiter can be associated with hypothyroidism (Hashimoto, iodine deficiency), hyperthyroidism (Graves, toxic nodular), or normal function (euthyroid).
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