You are caring for a client who has just been told they have advanced laryngeal cancer and will have to have a total laryngectomy. You are doing preoperative teaching with this client. What do you know is a subject you should cover?
A) Visiting hours
B) Pain before surgery
C) Alternative methods of communication
D) Post operative nutrition

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Since the client will be losing their larynx, they will not be able to communicate orally. Therefore, it is important to discuss and provide education on alternative methods of communication such as writing, using a board with pictures or letters, or utilizing assistive technology. Options A and B are not directly relevant to preoperative teaching, and while post operative nutrition is important, it is not the most immediate concern during preoperative teaching for a laryngectomy.

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