Medicine When caring for a male patient who has just had a total laryngectomy, the nurse should plan to: A Encourage oral feeding as soon as possible B Develop an alternative communication method C Keep the tracheostomy cuff fully inflated D Keep the patient flat in bed 💡 Explanation When caring for a male patient who has just had a total laryngectomy, the nurse should plan to: ✓ Correct Answer: B. Develop an alternative communication method