A Client Recently Had a Total Laryngectomy and Plans to Use

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client recently had a total laryngectomy and plans to use an artificial larynx for speech. The common problem the nurse would address regarding the artificial larynx is that

• A) it is a device that is difficult to use.
• B) it has a masculine-sounding voice quality.
• C) it has a monotone speech quality.
• D) it causes neck discomfort.

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