A patient who has cancer of the larynx has been told that he needs a total laryngectomy. What action should this nurse consider to help the patient cope with the loss of his voice?
a. Offer to have a volunteer from a local la-ryngectomy organization visit the patient.
b. Explain in detail the available vocalization aids and techniques.
c. Explain to the patient what will happen directly after the surgery.
d. Notify the hospital chaplain of the pa-tient's needs.
A
Offering to request a volunteer from the laryngectomy organization is a recommended imple-mentation to reduce the stress of losing the ability to speak. You should consult the patient be-fore making the referral.
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