A Patient Who Is Scheduled for a Partial Laryngectomy Asks

question 49

Multiple Choice

A patient who is scheduled for a partial laryngectomy asks if he will still be able to talk after the surgery. An appropriate nursing response to this patient is which of the following? Select al that apply. Select all that apply.

• A)"No."
• B)"You will have to ask your physician."
• C)"Yes, but it might sound a little different."
• D)"You will, but with an electronic device."
• E)"Normal speaking, breathing, and swallowing will return as you recover."

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