A Patient with Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Is Transferred to the Postoperative

A patient with oral squamous cell carcinoma is transferred to the postoperative surgical unit after a hemiglossectomy and radical neck procedure. When planning care the nurse will anticipate the need to

A) insert a long-term central venous catheter for parenteral nutrition.
B) use an alphabet board to assist the patient with communication.
C) administer chemotherapy starting the first postoperative day.
D) reinforce pressure dressings at the surgical incision.