A neighbor tells a nurse that s/he has been experiencing hoarseness for over 3 weeks. The nurse should advise the client to see a doctor for
a. a prescription for antacids.
b. possible laryngeal cancer.
c. throat cultures and antibiotics.
d. vocal cord paralysis.
B
GERD and throat infections can certainly cause hoarseness, but hoarseness that lasts for more than 2 weeks is suspicious for laryngeal cancer. Vocal cord paralysis could cause a hoarseness with a breathy quality to the voice.
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