For which client is esophageal speech communication after laryngectomy contraindicated?
A. The client whose native language is not English
B. The client with a permanent tracheostomy
C. The client with a permanent hearing loss.
D. The client who continues to smoke
C
Successful use of esophageal speech requires that the client be able to hear the sounds he or she makes when shaping the lips, mouth, and tongue for speech.
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