While Recovering at Home from a Total Laryngectomy, a Patient

question 42

Multiple Choice

While recovering at home from a total laryngectomy, a patient notices an increase in left shoulder weakness. This symptom is consistent with which of the following?

• A)normal recovery
• B)damage to the spinal accessory nerve
• C)side effect of neck radiation therapy
• D)medication complication

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Definitions:

Physiological Changes

Alterations in the normal functions of the body, which may occur due to aging, diseases, or environmental factors.

Dosage Size Reductions

The process of lowering the amounts of medication prescribed to a patient, often for safety, efficacy, or tolerance considerations.

Slower Elimination

The reduced rate at which substances are excreted from the body, which can be influenced by age, health conditions, and medications.

Morphine Sulphate

A potent opiate analgesic medication used to relieve severe pain by acting directly on the central nervous system.