A patient who is scheduled for a partial laryngectomy asks if he will still be able to talk after the surgery
What are appropriate nursing responses to this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "No, you will not.".
2. "You will have to ask your physician.".
3. "Yes, but it might sound a little different.".
4. "You will be able to talk, but with an electronic device.".
5. "Speech is usually preserved, but we will know better after surgery.".
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Rationale 1: The voice is generally preserved in partial laryngectomy.
Rationale 2: With an understanding of partial laryngectomy, the nurse is equipped to answer the question.
Rationale 3: The voice generally is well preserved, although it may be changed by the surgery.
Rationale 4: The use of an electronic device is generally not necessary following a partial laryngectomy.
Rationale 5: In a partial laryngectomy, speech is generally preserved.
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