The nurse is obtaining a health history from a client on an annual physical exam. Which documentation should be brought to the physician's attention?
A) Epistaxis, twice last week
B) Aphonia following a football game
C) Hoarseness for 2 weeks
D) Laryngitis following a cold
C
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Persistent hoarseness, especially of unknown cause, can be a sign of laryngeal cancer and merits prompt investigation. Epistaxis can be from several causes and has occurred infrequently. Aphonia and laryngitis are common following the noted activity.
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