The nurse provides discharge teaching to a client with laryngitis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the instruction?
A)
"I should massage my throat to stimulate the vocal cords."
B)
"I can speak as much as I want as long as it is not painful."
C)
"I should rest my voice by not speaking."
D)
"I can whisper but not speak in a regular voice."
C
Explanation:
A)
Speaking aggravates and prolongs the inflammation of laryngitis. Massaging would not help. Whispering strains the vocal cords.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Speaking aggravates and prolongs the inflammation of laryngitis. Massaging would not help. Whispering strains the vocal cords.
Analysis
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Speaking aggravates and prolongs the inflammation of laryngitis. Massaging would not help. Whispering strains the vocal cords.
Analysis
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Speaking aggravates and prolongs the inflammation of laryngitis. Massaging would not help. Whispering strains the vocal cords.
Analysis
Evaluation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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