The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a laryngectomy.Which nursing action is most important for this patient?
A) Maintain a patent airway.
B) Control postoperative pain.
C) Keep the head of the bed elevated.
D) Assess the patient's acceptance of the laryngectomy.
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