A 63-Year-Old Man Is Admitted to the Hospital After Suffering

A 63-year-old man is admitted to the hospital after suffering a cerebral infarction.  A swallow study performed during the acute recovery period shows oropharyngeal dysphagia.  Despite being maintained on the appropriate dietary restrictions, the patient experiences an episode of vomiting while lying on his back and subsequently develops pneumonia.  Which of the following lung regions is most likely to be affected?

A) Anterior segment of the left upper lobe
B) Basilar segments of the right lower lobe
C) Lingular segments of the left lung
D) Middle lobe segments of the right lung
E) Posterior segment of the right upper lobe

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