A Patient Who Is in Need of a Radical Neck

question 42

Multiple Choice

A patient who is in need of a radical neck dissection for cancer continues to delay the surgery. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would best describe the reason for this patient's delay?

• A)Disturbed Body Image
• B)Impaired Verbal Communication
• C)Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements
• D)Risk for Ineffective Airway Clearance

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