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