While recovering at home from a total laryngectomy, a patient notices an increase in left shoulder weakness. With what should the nurse realize this symptom is consistent?

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Damage to the spinal accessory nerve can cause weakness in the shoulder and is a known complication of laryngectomy surgery. The other options are not typically associated with left shoulder weakness in this context.

While Recovering at Home from a Total Laryngectomy, a Patient