A nurse is assessing a client who has been working in the paint factory for an extensive period. The client has been constantly exposed to mineral crystals in the form of asbestos. The client has been a chain smoker as well. What prevalent disease, according to the nurse, is the client prone to?

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The client is at risk of developing mesothelioma, a type of cancer that affects the lining of organs such as lungs, heart, or abdomen. Exposure to asbestos is the primary risk factor for developing mesothelioma. The client's smoking history also increases the risk further. Hypoxemia, TB, and pneumothorax may also occur with prolonged exposure to asbestos, but mesothelioma is a more likely outcome.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Has Been Working