Question

The nurse is caring for the client who is at risk for lung cancer because of an extremely long history of heavy cigarette smoking. the nurse tells the client to report which frequent early symptom of lung cancer

Answer 1

The answer to this question would be: Nonproductive hacking cough

Nonproductive hacking cough is one of the cancer sign even though it's not specific. The cancer cell can stimulate the lung epithelial, causing the patient to cough. Unlike in the infection, the cough is nonproductive and not accompanied by fever. An early diagnosis can help to improve the prognosis of the patient.