Type I thyroplasty is a form of phonosurgery for the treatment of unilateral vocal cord paralysis,which may be caused by trauma,neoplasms,paralysis from thyroidectomy or after extensive aortic and mediastinal vascular surgery,and mechanical and central nervous system dysfunctions.During the preoperative assessment,the perioperative nurse should inform the patient about postoperative voice care,which includes:

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As the preoperative assessment is being done,the perioperative nurse explains to the patient that his or her voice will need to be rested postoperatively in an effort to minimize edema and stress of the vocal cords.An alternative method of communicating can be determined,such as writing.

Type I Thyroplasty Is a Form of Phonosurgery for the Treatment