You are writing a care plan for a patient who is status post-total laryngectomy. Which major goal would you include in your plan of care?
A) Patient is unable to handle own secretions
B) Attainment of minimal levels of nutrition and hydration
C) Minimum of complications
D) Improvement in body image and self-esteem
Ans: D
Feedback: The major goals for the patient may include attainment of an adequate level of knowledge, reduction in anxiety, maintenance of a patent airway (patient is able to handle own secretions), effective use of alternative means of communication, attainment of optimal levels of nutrition and hydration, improvement in body image and self-esteem, improved self-care management, and absence of complications. Therefore options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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