The nurse completes discharge instructions for a patient with a total laryngectomy.Which statement by the patient indicates that additional instruction is needed?
A) "I must keep the stoma covered with an occlusive dressing at all times."
B) "I can participate in most of my prior fitness activities except swimming."
C) "I should wear a Medic-Alert bracelet that identifies me as a neck breather."
D) "I need to be sure that I have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed."
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