During a community screening event, the nurse would identify that the client at highest risk for development of laryngeal cancer is
A) a 30-year-old man who smokes one pack of cigarettes per day.
B) a 60-year-old woman who smokes occasionally and is easily fatigued.
C) a 70-year-old man with a 40-year history of alcohol use and heavy smoking.
D) an 80-year-old man who has a very high intake of caffeinated beverages.

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The primary etiologic agent in laryngeal cancer is cigarette smoking. Three of four clients who develop laryngeal cancer have smoked or currently smoke. Alcohol appears to act synergistically with tobacco, increasing the risk of developing a malignant tumor in the upper airway.

During a Community Screening Event, the Nurse Would Identify That