The client has had several episodes of laryngitis following an upper respiratory infection. Which statement made by the client indicates the need for clarification regarding the causes and treatment of acute laryngitis?
A. "I knew I would get laryngitis this time because I cheered for hours at the ball game."
B. "At the first hint of laryngitis, I whisper instead of talking in my regular voice."
C. "I suck on throat lozenges to keep my mouth and throat from getting so dry."
D. "When laryngitis starts, I quit smoking until all symptoms are gone."
B
Whispering places an added strain on the larynx and can cause or worsen laryngitis. Total voice rest rather than whispering is recommended. If the client must speak, urge him or her to use a normal voice intensity.
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