The nursing concern that takes priority in the care of a postsurgical laryngectomy patient is:
1. encouraging nutrition.
2. avoiding infection.
3. establishing a communication system.
4. ensuring adequate fluid intake.
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The establishment of a communication system with the postlaryngectomy patient is a pri-mary concern.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 1230
OBJ: 5 TOP: Postoperative Implementations for Laryngectomy
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity
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