The nurse is planning care for a patient who has just had a permanent tracheostomy following total laryngectomy. What should the nurse consider when planning this care?. Select all that apply.
A) The patient will require isolation until the site is healed.
B) The patient will require enteral feedings until healed.
C) Writing will be an important form of communication immediately postoperatively.
D) The patient will be unable to speak normally
E) The family will be unable to communicate with the patient.
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