A client has just undergone surgery for laryngectomy. The nurse places highest priority on which of the following interventions to facilitate communication and attention to this client's needs?
1. answering the call light promptly and in person, rather than through the central call box
2. reading the progress notes written by the speech pathologist
3. using the family as vehicles for communication
4. obtaining an electrolarynx for client use
ANS: 1
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