You are caring for a patient in the latter stages of esophageal cancer. What signs and symptoms might this patient experience at this time? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Perforation into the mediastinum
B) Everything tastes hot
C) Erosion into the great vessels
D) Everything tastes cold
E) Obstruction of the esophagus
Ans: A, C, E
Feedback: In the latter stages, obstruction of the esophagus is noted, with possible perforation into the mediastinum and erosion into the great vessels. Whether food tastes either hot or cold, it is not a sign or symptom of esophageal cancer in the latter stages.
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