A Person Who Is Scheduled for a Partial Laryngectomy Asks

question 5

Multiple Choice

A person who is scheduled for a partial laryngectomy asks if he will still be able to talk after the surgery. What is an appropriate nursing response to this person?

• A)'You will have to ask your doctor.'
• B)'Yes, but it might sound a little different.'
• C)'You will, but with an electronic device.'
• D)'You will need to wait and see what happens.'

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