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?. Select all that apply.

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It is important for the nurse to provide accurate information to the patient while also acknowledging that every patient's case is different. Therefore, options A and D are incorrect as they are not true for every patient. Option B puts the responsibility on the physician and does not provide any helpful information to the patient. Options C and E are appropriate because they provide hopeful but realistic information about the patient's ability to speak after the surgery. Option C mentions that the patient's voice may sound different, which is true due to the anatomical changes that occur with a laryngectomy. Option E acknowledges that the preservation of speech depends on the individual case and the extent of the surgery, but provides reassurance that the patient will know more after surgery.

A Patient Who Is Scheduled for a Partial Laryngectomy Asks