Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client two months following a total laryngectomy. The nurse should recognize that which of the following statements made by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
After a total laryngectomy, the sense of smell is significantly impaired or lost due to the inability to breathe through the nose, and this change is likely permanent.