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darbym82

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The best way to initiate communication with your patient is to:
 
  A) introduce yourself.
  B) ask a direct question.
  C) ask an open-ended question.
  D) obtain demographic information, such as the patient's date of birth and insurance information.

Question 2

Often, patients who have had a laryngectomy or tracheostomy breathe through a(n) ___________________ ___________________ __, an opening in the anterior neck that connects the trachea with the ambient air.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

stoma



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