Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer ( 40 Questions)
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Question 21 :
A client with a history of smoking presents to the clinic with persistent cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath. The nurse recognizes these symptoms as potential indicators of lung cancer. Which additional symptom is commonly associated with lung cancer?
Incorrect. Fever and chills are not typical symptoms of lung cancer.
Incorrect. Weight gain is not commonly associated with lung cancer.
Correct. Loss of appetite and unexplained weight loss are common symptoms of lung cancer, often due to the metabolic changes caused by the cancer.
Incorrect. Skin rash is not a typical symptom of lung cancer.
Correct Answer: C
A) Incorrect. Fever and chills are not typical symptoms of lung cancer.
B) Incorrect. Weight gain is not commonly associated with lung cancer.
C) Correct. Loss of appetite and unexplained weight loss are common symptoms of lung cancer, often due to the metabolic changes caused by the cancer.
D) Incorrect. Skin rash is not a typical symptom of lung cancer.