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geodog55

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A person who has neurologic damage to the tongue may be at risk for aspiration because:
 a. achalasia results.
  b. the person is unable to form food into a bolus.
  c. the epiglottis is unable to close over trachea.
  d. the soft palate and larynx are unable to close to prevent regurgitation through nasal passages.

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that which of the following client behaviors may suggest dysphagia?
 a. frequent coughing while eating
  b. hiccoughs following ingestion of food
  c. drinking liquids through a straw after swallowing food
  d. chewing food at least 20 times before attempting to swallow


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yifu223

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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a


geodog55

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Reply #2 on: Aug 2, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Aug 2, 2018
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