Which of the following points would you include his preoperative teaching plan?
a. "The head of your bed will be kept up at all times."
b. "You will not be able to eat or drink for 7 to 14 days."
c. "We will be encouraging you to whisper frequently after surgery."
d. "You will have to avoid all coughing until the sutures are removed."
a
A patient who has had a radical neck dissection should be kept in a minimum of a semi-Fowler's
position to maintain a patent airway and minimize edema. He will not be able to whisper; alternative
methods of communication will be needed. Sips of fluid are generally allowed the day after surgery.
He will be encouraged to cough, deep breathe, and use the incentive spirometer (IS) immediately
after surgery.
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