A Patient Who Is Scheduled for a Partial Laryngectomy Asks

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient who is scheduled for a partial laryngectomy asks if he will still be able to talk after the surgery. What are appropriate nursing responses to this patient?. Select all that apply.

• A) "No, you will not."
• B) "You will have to ask your physician."
• C) "Yes, but it might sound a little different."
• D) "You will be able to talk, but with an electronic device."
• E) "Speech is usually preserved, but we will know better after surgery."

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