You have been asked to care for Mrs. Frey, who has returned from the hospital after having a laryngectomy. You will be assisting a licensed nurse. Please answer the following questions:
How should you best communicate with Mrs. Frey?
What will be an ideal response?
You should talk to her with respect, and, when you want her to respond, you should ask questions that she can answer by nodding her head yes or no. Give her a pencil and paper so she can write down the response or ask you a question.
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