The nurse is planning care for a patient after a tracheostomy. One of the patient's goals is to overcome verbal communication impairment. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the care plan?
A) Make an effort to read the patient's lips to foster communication.
B) Encourage the patient's communication attempts by allowing him time to select or write words.
C) Answer questions for the patient to reduce his frustration.
D) Avoid using a tracheostomy plug because it blocks the airway.
Ans: B
Feedback: The nurse should allow ample time for the patient to respond and shouldn't speak for him. She should use as many aids as possible to assist the patient with communicating and encourage the patient when he attempts to communicate. When the patient is ready, the nurse can use a tracheostomy plug to facilitate speech. The other options are inappropriate.
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