The nurse is preparing a care plan for a patient scheduled for a laryngectomy. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should receive the highest priority for this surgery?
A) Anxiety related to diagnosis of cancer
B) Altered nutrition related to swallowing difficulties
C) Ineffective airway clearance related to surgical alterations in the airway
D) Impaired verbal communication related to removal of the larynx
Ans: C
Feedback: Each of the listed diagnoses is a valid nursing diagnoses, but ineffective airway clearance is the priority nursing diagnosis for all conditions.
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