A patient is recovering after a total laryngectomy. Which finding requires the nurse to act immediately?
Correct answer: C. The patient has increasing respiratory distress and noisy breathing
- A. The patient communicates by writing on a notepad
- B. The patient has mild incisional discomfort when moving
- C. The patient has increasing respiratory distress and noisy breathing
- D. The patient asks when oral fluids may be started
Explanation
Increasing respiratory distress and noisy breathing indicate a possible airway obstruction, so airway and breathing take priority. Communication needs and postoperative discomfort are important, but they do not take precedence over threatened airway patency.
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