A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Had

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient who has had a total laryngectomy and radical neck dissection.During the first 24 hours after surgery what is the priority nursing action?

• A) Monitor for bleeding.
• B) Maintain adequate IV fluid intake.
• C) Suction tracheostomy every eight hours.
• D) Keep the patient in semi-Fowler's position.

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APR

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Discount Rate

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