Which of the following nursing intervention is a priority for a patient with laryngectomy:mcq given below:
Q. Which of the following nursing intervention is a priority for a patient with laryngectomy(a) Establish means of communication |
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🫁 Priority Nursing Care After Laryngectomy
✅ Answer: (d) Keep trachea free of secretions
📖 What is Laryngectomy?
Larynx = Voice box
-ectomy = Surgical removal
👉 Laryngectomy is a surgery in which the larynx (voice box) is removed, usually for advanced laryngeal cancer.
🫁 Why is the Trachea Important?
Trachea = Windpipe that carries air to and from the lungs.
After laryngectomy, the patient breathes through a permanent opening in the neck called a tracheostomy.
⚠️ Why Keep Trachea Free of Secretions?
The patient no longer breathes through the nose and mouth, so normal air filtering and humidification are reduced.
Secretions can block the airway and cause:
- Difficulty breathing
- Airway obstruction
- Low oxygen levels
👉 Maintaining a clear airway is the highest priority nursing action.
❌ Why Other Options Are Wrong?
(a) Establish means of communication
Important after laryngectomy because speech may be affected, but airway comes first.
(b) Monitor for signs of infection
Important postoperative care, but not the immediate priority.
(c) Monitor for hoarseness of voice
Not a priority because the larynx has been removed and voice changes are expected.
After Laryngectomy → Airway first → Clear trachea and secretions
📌 Disclaimer: For nursing exam preparation only. Follow airway management protocols in clinical practice.
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