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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.
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1. “No.”
2. “You will have to ask your physician.”
3. “Yes, but it might sound a little different.”
4. “You will, but with an electronic device.”
5. “Normal speaking, breathing, and swallowing will return as you recover.”
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11 years ago
3,5 -- In a partial laryngectomy, 50% or more of the larynx is removed. The voice generally is well-preserved, although it may be changed by the surgery. The patient can expect normal speaking, breathing, and swallowing to return upon recovery from surgery.
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