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What type of cell is usually the reason for head and neck cancers Ξ -:- squamous Primary risk factor for laryngeal cancer Ξ -:- alcohol and tobacco use What is the earliest sign of Laryngeal cancer Ξ -:- hoarseness Where does Laryngeal cancer most often metastasize to? Ξ -:- lungs Preca...

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NURS 405 Final Exam WITH VERIFIED Questions
& 100% correct Answers- Latest Test | Graded A+
| Passed
What type of cell is usually the reason for head and neck cancers

Ξ -:- squamous



Primary risk factor for laryngeal cancer

Ξ -:- alcohol and tobacco use



What is the earliest sign of Laryngeal cancer

Ξ -:- hoarseness



Where does Laryngeal cancer most often metastasize to?

Ξ -:- lungs



Precancerous cells for laryngeal cancer

Ξ -:- leukoplakia



Symptoms of Laryngeal Cancer

Ξ -:- hoarseness for two weeks

raspy low voice

persistent cough

sore throat

lump in neck



Late Symptoms of Laryngeal cancer

Ξ -:- dysphagia

dyspnea



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persistent hoarseness

pain in ear



What exam is done to diagnose laryngeal cancer

Ξ -:- laryngoscopic exam for tissue biopsy



Partial laryngectomy

Ξ -:- only has part of vocal cords involved and the patient maintains their airway



Total laryngectomy

Ξ -:- all vocal cords are removed and permanent trach is placed



Does the airway remain intact with partial laryngectomy

Ξ -:- yes so they breath through their nose and mouth



What do you worry about post partial laryngectomy

Ξ -:- aspiration



Can the patient taste and smell with a partial laryngectomy

Ξ -:- yes



Nursing Precautions for partial laryngectomy

Ξ -:- HOB up

thickened liquids

aspiration precautions



Does the patient still have a voice with total laryngectomy

Ξ -:- no




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