The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Had a Total

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who had a total laryngectomy and has a nursing diagnosis of hopelessness related to loss of control of personal care. Which of the following information obtained by the nurse is the best indicator that the problem identified in this nursing diagnosis is resolving?

• A)The client lets the spouse provide tracheostomy care.
• B)The client allows the nurse to suction the tracheostomy.
• C)The client asks how to clean the tracheostomy stoma and tube.
• D)The client uses a communication board to request "No Visitors."

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