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why is langeal cancer devasting
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its impact on a client’s ability to breath, eat,
and speak, as well as the impact on the client’s appearance. |
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Laryngeal cancer includes
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laryngectomy, radiation, and/or chemotherapy.
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Laryngeal cancer health promotion
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refrain from smoking and excessive alcohol intake
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Laryngeal risk factors
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tobacco, alcohol, chronic exposure to chemicals
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Subjective Data Laryngeal cancer
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■■ Persistent or recurrent hoarseness or sore throat
■ Lump in throat, mouth, or neck ■Dysphagia ■ Persistent, unilateral ear pain ■ Weight loss and anorexia ■Foul breath |
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indirect laryngoscopy
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initially done to see if the tumor can be
visualized. The client is awake and a topical anesthetic is applied to the tongue and throat. Visualization is done using a laryngeal mirror or fiberoptic laryngoscope. |
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Direct laryngoscopy
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is used to visualize the tumor more closely and to
obtain biopsy, which will definitively determine cell type and staging. |
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Nursing Actions
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XX Prepare the client for the procedure as appropriate (informed consent,
NPO). XX Monitor the client and maintain the client safety following the procedure (vital signs, return of gag reflex). A small amount of bloody sputum is normal. |
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Laryngectomy
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May be a partial (removal of one or part of one larynx) or total laryngectomy
(removal of both larynx) ☐☐ If the cancer is advanced, all or part of the epiglottis may need to be removed. |
