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NURS 405 Final Exam WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
A nurse is caring for a client who is 9 days postoperative following a total laryngectomy. The nurse
removes the client's NG tube and initiates oral feedings. Which of the following statements would the
nurse be correct is saying?
A. "Tuck your chin when you swallow so you won't choke."
B. "It is no longer possible for you to choke on or aspirate food."
C. "You should have no trouble swallowing fluids."
D. "I will add a thickener to your liquids to prevent aspiration." - B
What exam is done to diagnose laryngeal cancer - laryngoscopic exam for tissue biopsy
What do you worry about post partial laryngectomy - aspiration
What type of cell is usually the reason for head and neck cancers - squamous
Primary risk factor for laryngeal cancer - alcohol and tobacco use
What is the earliest sign of Laryngeal cancer - hoarseness
Where does Laryngeal cancer most often metastasize to? - lungs
Precancerous cells for laryngeal cancer - leukoplakia
Symptoms of Laryngeal Cancer - hoarseness for two weeks
raspy low voice
NURS 405 Final Exam WITH VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
A nurse is caring for a client who is 9 days postoperative following a total laryngectomy. The nurse
removes the client's NG tube and initiates oral feedings. Which of the following statements would the
nurse be correct is saying?
A. "Tuck your chin when you swallow so you won't choke."
B. "It is no longer possible for you to choke on or aspirate food."
C. "You should have no trouble swallowing fluids."
D. "I will add a thickener to your liquids to prevent aspiration." - B
What exam is done to diagnose laryngeal cancer - laryngoscopic exam for tissue biopsy
What do you worry about post partial laryngectomy - aspiration
What type of cell is usually the reason for head and neck cancers - squamous
Primary risk factor for laryngeal cancer - alcohol and tobacco use
What is the earliest sign of Laryngeal cancer - hoarseness
Where does Laryngeal cancer most often metastasize to? - lungs
Precancerous cells for laryngeal cancer - leukoplakia
Symptoms of Laryngeal Cancer - hoarseness for two weeks
raspy low voice
