A client recovering from laryngectomy and radical neck dissection has a nursing diagnosis of Impaired Verbal Communication. Which intervention should be included in the care plan?
1. Provide uninterrupted time for the client to attempt communication with the nurse and health care team.
2. Teach the client to read lips.
3. Instruct the client to speak softly when talking.
4. Provide the client with a pen and paper for writing.
Answer: 4
The client will be unable to speak until alternate methods of speech are established.
2. The client will be unable to speak until alternate methods of speech are established.
3. The client will be unable to speak until alternate methods of speech are established.
4. Pen and paper provides the client with an easy and immediate means of communication.
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