Which statement would the nurse use to respond when a patient who is scheduled for a laryngofissure to treat laryngeal cancer asks how the surgery will affect the ability to speak?
a. Patients are often unable to speak after this type of surgery.
b. Because a vocal cord is removed hoarseness is usually the result.
c. You will regain a normal voice with extensive speech therapy.
d. This type of procedure results in a normal voice.