Tracheostomal stenosis is a potential complication of a laryngectomy. Which type of problem would this be considered?
A) Medical
B) Collaborative
C) Nursing
D) Speech
Ans: B
Feedback: Based on assessment data, potential complications that may develop include the following: respiratory distress (hypoxia, airway obstruction, tracheal edema); hemorrhage, infection, and wound breakdown; aspiration; and tracheostomal stenosis. This problem does not lie in the domain of any single profession; therefore, options A, C, and D are incorrect.
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