A nurse is conducting a class in recognizing the danger signals for cancer and lowering risks. Which of the following is a possible danger signal, as publicized by the American Cancer Society?
A) Abdominal or chest pain
B) Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing
C) Unusual vision problems
D) Reddening or blanching of the skin
B
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Although all these choices may warrant seeing a physician, only the indigestion or difficulty in swallowing (the "I" in the American Cancer Society's CAUTION acronym) is a warning signal for cancer.
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