Multiple Choice
When the 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) Assess breath sounds.
C) Clean the inner cannula every 8 hours.
D) Avoid changing the tracheostomy ties.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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