The nurse is developing the postoperative plan of care for a patient recovering from surgery for oral cancer. Which potential problem should the nurse identify as the priority for this patient?
1. airway maintenance
2. communication
3. body image change
4. insufficient oral intake
Correct Answer: 1
The location and extent of an oral cancer and its excision may compromise the airway. This would be the priority for the patient. After the airway, the patient's oral intake would be the next priority problem. Communication and body image are important but are not the priorities for this patient.
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