The nurse is providing care for a patient who has just been admitted to the postsurgical unit following a laryngectomy. What assessment should the nurse prioritize?
A) The patient's swallowing ability
B) The patient's airway patency
C) The patient's carotid pulses
D) Signs and symptoms of infection
Ans: B
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The patient with a laryngectomy is a risk for airway occlusion and respiratory distress. As in all nursing situations, assessment of the airway is a priority over other potential complications and assessment parameters.
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