Which intervention would probably help most when teaching a client to speak again after a laryngectomy?
A) Give the client contact information so speech therapy can continue at home.
B) Help the client and family understand that this is a frustrating experience.
C) Make sure the client has a supply of paper and pens.
D) Obtain several different speaking aids for the client to try at home.

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The client needs to be encouraged to continue speech therapy until speech is relearned. This is a time-consuming and frustrating experience for both the client and others. The nurse can decrease stress and frustration by explaining the frustrating nature of this experience to the client/family.

Which Intervention Would Probably Help Most When Teaching a Client