Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
The client who has undergone a radical neck dissection and tracheostomy for cancer of the larynx is being discharged. Which discharge instructions should the nurse teach? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
B,D,E
Rationale
Showering protection (B), humidifiers (D), and special phones (E) support tracheostomy care. Speech (A) is lost permanently, and petroleum ointment (C) risks infection.