The nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative day 2 following a total laryngectomy for supraglottic cancer. The nurse should prioritize what assessment?
A) Assessment of body image
B) Assessment of jugular venous pressure
C) Assessment of carotid pulse
D) Assessment of swallowing ability
Ans: D
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A common postoperative complication from this type of surgery is difficulty in swallowing, which creates a potential for aspiration. Cardiovascular complications are less likely at this stage of recovery. The patient's body image should be assessed, but dysphagia has the potential to affect the patient's airway, and is a consequent priority.
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