A 72-year-old male client finished a course of antibiotics for laryngitis but continues to experience persistent hoarseness. If laryngeal cancer is suspected, the nurse would be most likely to hear which of the following complaints from the client?
a) Headaches in the morning
b) Weight loss
c) Discomfort when drinking cold liquids
d) A feeling of swelling at the back of the throat
Answer: d) A feeling of swelling at the back of the throat
Explanation:
After an initial hoarseness lasting longer than a month, clients with laryngeal cancer will feel a sensation of swelling or a lump in the throat or in the neck. Weight loss often occurs later in the progression of laryngeal cancer due to reduced calorie intake as a result of impaired swallowing and pain. Clients with laryngeal cancer may complain of burning in the throat when swallowing hot or citrus liquids. Clients with obstructive sleep apnea may experience a morning headache. pg.558
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