Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a client who has had a total laryngectomy and radical neck dissection. During the first 24 hours after surgery, which of the following actions is priority?
A) Monitor for bleeding.
B) Assess breath sounds.
C) Clean the inner cannula every 8 hours.
D) Avoid changing the tracheostomy ties.
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