The Family of a Patient Awaiting a Laryngectomy Asks How

question 34

Multiple Choice

The family of a patient awaiting a laryngectomy asks how the patient will communicate.Which explanation made by the nurse is correct?

• A) "A plug can be placed into the stoma to talk."
• B) "A special valve that diverts air into the trachea allows patients to talk."
• C) "Patients can be taught to swallow air and talk as air is let out of the esophagus."
• D) "I'm sorry, but unfortunately, patients with laryngectomies cannot communicate."

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