The American Cancer Society has put together seven cancer warning signs for adults using the acronym ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
CAUTION
The acronym CAUTION (Change in bowel/bladder habits; A sore that won't heal; Unusual bleeding or discharges; Thickening, lump in breast or another part of the body; Indigestion or problems swallowing; Obvious change in moles, warts; Nagging cough or hoarseness) is meant to help adult patients recognize warning signs of cancer.
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A) "The doctor stopped her prescription for steroids." B) "Two years ago she needed to have a breathing tube in her throat." C) "Her asthma started bothering her last night." D) "There is a history of asthma on her father's side of the family."
Several abnormal lung sounds can be helpful in understanding what condition may be affecting a patient. One such sound is wheezing. Which of the following statements about wheezing is false?
a. It indicates constriction of the lower airway passages. b. It is typically caused by asthma. c. It may be heard on inhalation, exhalation, or both. d. It can be heard only with a stethoscope.