Practice Question
A nurse is assessing a client who has a long history of smoking and is suspected of having laryngeal cancer. The nurse should anticipate that the client will report that her earliest manifestation was
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Hoarseness
Rationale:
🔹Hoarseness is the earliest symptom of laryngeal cancer, particularly in individuals with a history of chronic smoking, which damages vocal cord tissues.
🔹As the tumor affects the vocal cords, voice changes develop before other symptoms like dysphagia or weight loss occur.
🔹Early recognition of this change is vital for prompt diagnosis and improved prognosis.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4