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Tirant22

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The patient has been admitted for possible carcinoma of the larynx. The first sign or symptom that may be present in carcinoma of the larynx is often
 
  a. pain in the larynx.
  b. hemoptysis.
  c. persistent hoarseness.
  d. dysphagia.

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A 70-year-old woman is in the end stages of colorectal cancer and has tended to defer decision making to her oldest son, in accordance with the norms of her culture.
 
  The woman's health care provider has discussed the possibility of palliative radiotherapy with the patient and her family, and the patient has asked her son to make the decision whether to pursue or forego this treatment measure. How should the care team best respond?
  A) Arrange a family meeting that includes social work and spiritual care.
  B) Accommodate the patient's wishes and elicit a decision from the son.
  C) Discuss the matter with the patient at a later time when the son is absent from the bedside.
  D) Encourage the patient and her son to make a decision collaboratively.



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peilian

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Answer to Question 1

C
Progressive or persistent hoarseness is an early sign.

Answer to Question 2

B




Tirant22

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


Dinolord

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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