A female patient is seen for "increased hoarseness" and "a change in voice quality." What is an appropriate assessment question for the nurse to ask this patient?
1. "What medications are you currently taking?"
2. "Have you recently had a cold?"
3. "Have you recently visited another country?"
4. "What is your occupation?"
Correct Answer: 4
Hoarseness and a breathy voice quality are manifestations of benign vocal cord tumors. The patient with a cold would exhibit additional signs and symptoms. The list of medications and recent travel history would have a rare relevance to this patient's specific complaints.
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