The nurse prepares to admit a patient who is being evaluated for suspected cancer of the larynx. Which of the following assessment findings does the nurse anticipate?
a. Wheezing
b. Coarse crackles
c. A noticeable lump in the neck
d. A hoarse voice
ANS: D
The most common symptom is persistent hoarseness, because the vocal cords are located in the larynx. Wheezing and crackles occur in the lungs, not the larynx. A noticeable lump is not common.
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