What information should the nurse include in the preoperative preparation for a client preparing to undergo a large surgical resection for oral cancer?
A. "You will have a temporary tracheostomy placed."
B. "You will be restricted to bedrest for several days."
C. "You will be able to drink only clear fluids the day after the surgery."
D. "You will need to drink thickened fluids for 1 week after the surgery."
A
The client requiring a large surgical resection for oral cancer may require a tracheostomy due to excessive edema in the area. The tracheostomy re-establishes a patent airway.
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