A nurse is caring for a client with goiter. Which element deficiency should the nurse identify in the client's condition?
A) Iron
B) Iodine
C) Potassium
D) Sodium
B
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A lack of iodine in the body could cause a decrease in thyroid function over a period of time. Goiter is often a later consequence of insufficient iodine. Deficiency of iron causes anemia, not goiter. Deficiency of potassium causes hypokalemia, not goiter. Deficiency of sodium causes hypernatremia, not goiter.
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