The larynx is A) comprised of three unpaired and three paired ...

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The larynx is
 A) comprised of three unpaired and three paired cartilages.
  B) a musculo-cartilagenous structure.
  C) superior to the trachea.
  D) a & b.
  E) a, b, & c.

Question 2

What position allows clients who are in the later stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  (ALS) to breathe most easily?

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Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

Clients who are in the later stages of ALS suffer from severe muscle weakness. Because of their condition, these clients breathe most easily in a semireclined position. This position allows clients to rest, but capitalizes on gravity to help them breathe.

The supine position (on the back) makes breathing difficult for clients with ALS because gravity interferes with respiration. Indeed, gravity actually works against the respiratory effort. Furthermore, because of their muscular weakness, individuals with ALS do not have the strength to breathe in sufficient oxygen. As a result, they cannot meet the oxygen demands of the body. The supine position puts clients at risk for respiratory disorders such as pneumonia.