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The nurse uses a visual aid to show the hinged door that helps prevent aspiration. This hinged door is the __________.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

The patient with a corneal transplant asks how long he must wear the eye shield at night. The nurse instructs the patient that he should wear the shield for at least what period of time?
 
  a. 1 month
  b. 2 months
  c. 6 months
  d. 1 year



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Answer to Question 1

epiglottis

The epiglottis is the hinged door that closes upon swallowing and opens when breathing.

Answer to Question 2

A
Nightly wearing of the eye shield following a corneal transplant is recommended for 1 month following surgery.



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