The nurse is providing care for a patient who is receiving chemotherapy and radiation as treatment for esophageal cancer. Which factor in the care of this patient is the nurse's least concern?

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The ability to speak is generally less of a concern in the care of a patient receiving treatment for esophageal cancer compared to the risk of choking, meeting nutritional needs, and managing pain. Treatments like chemotherapy and radiation primarily affect the esophagus and surrounding areas, which may impact swallowing and nutritional intake, and can cause significant pain, but they do not directly affect the vocal cords or the ability to speak.

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