You are caring for a client who has just been diagnosed with lung cancer. What is a cardinal sign of lung cancer?
A) Mucopurulent sputum
B) Pain on inspiration
C) Obvious trauma
D) Shortness of breath
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For a client with lung cancer, a cough productive of mucopurulent or blood-streaked sputum is a cardinal sign of lung cancer. Symptoms of fractured ribs consist primarily of severe pain on inspiration and expiration, obvious trauma, and shortness of breath. These symptoms may also be caused by other disorders but are not considered indicative of lung cancer.
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