مريض بعد استئصال الغدة الدرقية بسبب سرطان. أي ملاحظة على الصوت تحتاج إبلاغاً؟

A client has had thyroidectomy for cancer. Which voice finding should be reported?

1. Slight throat dryness after anaesthesia
2. Wanting to drink water after the operation
3. Persistent hoarseness or a weak voice with poor cough
4. A normal voice with mild pain on swallowing

Answer: C) Persistent hoarseness or a weak voice with poor cough. Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury causes persistent hoarseness or a weak voice; bilateral injury may obstruct the airway. Voice is assessed post-operatively and changes reported.