The nurse is obtaining a health history from a client with laryngitis. Which causative factor, stated by the client, is least likely?
A) "I have environmental allergies."
B) "I smoke a pack of cigarettes a day."
C) "I used my voice in excess over the weekend."
D) "I was chewing ice chips all day long."
D
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Chewing ice chips, a form of pica if in excess, is not likely to cause laryngitis. Allergies, smoking, and excessive use of the voice causing straining are frequent causes.
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