98. Which nursing intervention should the RN implement to maintain accurate and effective communication with a patient after a total laryngectomy? Teach the patient and family sign language. Encourage...

98. Which nursing intervention should the RN implement to maintain accurate and effective communication with a patient after a total laryngectomy?
Teach the patient and family sign language.
Encourage family and staff to speak in a loud voice.
Provide the patient an artificial larynx immediately after surgery.
Determine alternate method of communication in the preoperative period.




99.Which statement made by the patient with osteosarcoma of the left tibia indicates to the RN that additional teaching is needed?
“I should stay in bed except for when I need to use the bathroom.”
“I can do range of motion exercises to keep my right leg muscles strong.”
“I need to avoid putting weight on my left leg when moving around.”
“I will drink more water instead of milk.”