The nurse is planning care for a client after a tracheostomy. One of the client'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 client's lips to foster communication.
b) Encourage the client's communication attempts by allowing him time to select or write words.
c) Answer questions for the client to reduce his frustration.
d) Avoid using a tracheostomy plug because it blocks the airway.
Answer: b) Encourage the client's communication attempts by allowing him time to select or write words.
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