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Goiter Teaching Plan
Goiter Teaching Plan
Define what goiter is in his/her own words > Definition of Goiter: Goiter- refers to the enlargement of the thyroid gland due to thyroid disorder Interactive discussion Picture analysis Time: 1 minute Picture of man with goiter Visual aid Pamphlet Fully met if the client defines what is goiter in her/his own words. Not met if the client cannot define what is goiter in his/her own words. Learning Content Learning Strategies/ Activities Time Allotment and Resources Needed Evaluation
>Causes of Goiter: The primary causes associated with goiter include: an insufficiency of iodine in the diet. Heredity and genetic predisposition which may result in congenital hypothyroidism Thyroiditis or inflammation of the thyroid gland Thyroid Cysts Benign or malignant tumors of the thyroid gland Stress One group of clinical symptoms and manifestations is:
Interactive discussion
Fully met if the client enumerates five causes of goiter. Partially met if the client enumerates two causes of goiter. Not met if the client cannot enumerate causes of goiter.
goiter
obesity and weight gain, irregular menstrual cycle, amenorrhea, coldness of the hands and feet, loss of hair, fatigue and a depressive state. This is classically seen in hypothyroidism. Another group of manifestations is: disturbing weight loss, tremors, fatigue, palpitation, menstrual irregularities, sleeplessness and insomina, mood swings and irritability. These are seen in hyperthyroidism.
Pamphlet
least five signs and symptoms of goiter. Partially met if the client enumerates two signs and symptoms of goiter. Not met if the client cannot enumerate signs and symptoms of goiter.
4. Enumerate the prevention and treatment of goiter Interactive discussion Time: 3 minutes Visual aid Pamphlet
Fully met if the client can enumerate the prevention and treatment of goiter. Not met if the client cannot enumerate any of the prevention and treatment of goiter. Fully met if client can enumerate at least five common iodine-rich foods. Partially met if the client only enumerates two common iodine-rich foods.