Which of the following is the priority nursing diagnosis for the patient undergoing a laryngectomy?
a) Impaired verbal communication
b) Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements
c) Anxiety and depression
d) Ineffective airway clearance
Answer: d) Ineffective airway clearance
Explanation:
The priority nursing diagnosis is Ineffective airway clearance, utilizing the ABCs. Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirement, impaired verbal communication, and anxiety and depression are all potential nursing diagnoses, but they are not the priority diagnosis. pg.561
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