A patient's neck dissection surgery resulted in damage to the patient's superior laryngeal nerve. What area of assessment should the nurse consequently prioritize?
A) The patient's swallowing ability
B) The patient's ability to speak
C) The patient's management of secretions
D) The patient's airway patency
Ans: A
Feedback:
If the superior laryngeal nerve is damaged, the patient may have difficulty swallowing liquids and food because of the partial lack of sensation of the glottis. Damage to this particular nerve does not inhibit speech and only affects management of secretions and airway patency indirectly.
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