A neighbor tells a nurse that s/he has been experiencing hoarseness for over 3 weeks. The nurse should advise the client to see a doctor for

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GERD and throat infections can certainly cause hoarseness, but hoarseness that lasts for more than 2 weeks is suspicious for laryngeal cancer. Vocal cord paralysis could cause a hoarseness with a breathy quality to the voice.

A Neighbor Tells a Nurse That S/he Has Been Experiencing