Multiple Choice
A patient has sustained a stroke.The speech therapist tells you that the patient cannot control his epiglottis.You know that this patient
A) is at increased risk of aspiration.
B) will need surgery to close his epiglottis.
C) will need a tracheostomy to breathe.
D) is at risk for a pneumothorax.
Correct Answer:
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