You are a clinic nurse caring for a client who is 2 months post laryngectomy. What is a nursing diagnosis pertaining to this client?

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A laryngectomy involves the removal of the larynx, causing a change in body image and the loss of speech. This can lead to social isolation and difficulties in communication, making the nursing diagnosis of Social Isolation related to change in body image, tracheal stoma, and change in or loss of speech the best choice. Pain and infection may be potential issues but they are not specific to this client's condition. Imbalanced Nutrition due to laryngeal pain is not relevant as the client is 2 months post laryngectomy.

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