A patient is being assessed for acute laryngitis. The nurse knows that clinical manifestations of acute laryngitis include
a) hoarseness.
b) a moist cough.
c) a nonedematous uvula.
d) a throat that feels worse in the evening.
Answer: a) hoarseness.
Explanation:
Signs of acute laryngitis include hoarseness or aphonia and severe cough. Other signs of acute laryngitis include a dry cough, and a throat that feels worse in the morning. If allergies are present, the uvula will be visibly edematous. pg.551
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