A Patient Who Had a Total Laryngectomy Has a Nursing

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

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

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