A client is diagnosed with failure of the thyroid gland due to increase in apoptotic cell death. Which terminology does the nurse expect to be applied to the client's condition?
A)Xanthomas
B)Hashimoto
C)Peptic ulcer
D)Anthracosis

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Hashimoto's disease, also known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland, leading to its failure often through increased apoptotic cell death.

A Client Is Diagnosed with Failure of the Thyroid Gland