A nurse cares for a client who is scheduled for a total laryngectomy.Which action should the nurse take prior to surgery?

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The client will not be able to speak after surgery.The nurse should assist the client to choose a communication method that he or she would like to use after surgery.Assessing the client's airway and administering IV pain medication are done after the procedure.Although ambulation promotes health and decreases the complications of any surgery,this client's gait should not be impacted by a total laryngectomy and therefore is not a priority.

A Nurse Cares for a Client Who Is Scheduled for a Total