A client recently diagnosed with laryngeal cancer and awaiting a laryngectomy was encouraged to attend a support group prior to surgery
The client asked the nurse about the name of the laryngeal speech method where the client speaks through the wall of the trachea with a device. The nurse is correct to provide teaching on which method? A) Esophageal speech
B) An electric larynx
C) A tracheoesophageal puncture
D) An artificial voice box
C
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A tracheoesophageal puncture is the method where a client speaks through a surgical opening in the posterior wall of the trachea with the assistance of a device. Esophageal speech occurs from swallowing air and forming words with the lips. An electronic larynx is a throat vibrator. There is no electronic voice box on the market.
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