The nurse is providing discharge education to the patient with acute laryngitis. Which information does the nurse include?

“Your voice will return once the edema decreases in your vocal cords.”. The patient’s voice will return when the edematous vocal cords return to normal. A humidifier, rather than dehumidifier, should be recommended. Cool liquids and cool compresses are recommended, not warm ones, which would worsen inflammation. The patient should be instructed to avoid speaking altogether; whispers can be harder on the vocal cords than speaking in a normal voice.

The nurse is providing discharge education to the patient with ac...

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Difficulty: 6

Topics: Communication & Documentation HEENT Infection Inflammation Patient Education

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