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futuristic

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The clients who have the highest risk for aspiration within their surroundings are:
 
  A. Children who are less than 2 years old
  B. Older adults with neurological disorders
  C. Middle adults with myasthenia gravis
  D. Young adults with a history of sedative or narcotic use

Question 2

A sign or symptom of airway compromise that requires immediate attention is the:
 
  A. Ability of the client to speak
  B. Ability of the client to cough forcefully
  C. Presence of wheezing between coughs
  D. Presence of a gurgling with respiratory cycle



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Answer to Question 1

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A. Clients at greater risk for upper airway obstruction are infants, children.
B, C, and D. Clients at greater risk for upper airway obstruction are adults with cold and flu, loss of consciousness, seizure disorders, neuromuscular diseases, increased oral secretions or excretions, or facial trauma.

Answer to Question 2

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D. Signs and symptoms include upper airway gurgling with respiratory cycle. This condition places the client at risk for obstruction of upper airway.
A and B. Normal response without evidence of airway obstruction or compromise.
C. Wheezing may be present as symptom of allergy but not necessarily airway obstruction.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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