Which of the following healthy individuals is most at risk for aspiration?
A) A 3-year-old
B) A 22-year-old
C) A 55-year-old
D) A 78-year-old
A) A 3-year-old
Explanation: A) Among healthy individuals, children under 4 years of age are at highest risk of aspiration because they have no molar teeth and have a strong tendency to put things in their mouth.
B) Among healthy individuals, children under 4 years of age are at highest risk of aspiration because they have no molar teeth and have a strong tendency to put things in their mouth.
C) Among healthy individuals, children under 4 years of age are at highest risk of aspiration because they have no molar teeth and have a strong tendency to put things in their mouth.
D) Among healthy individuals, children under 4 years of age are at highest risk of aspiration because they have no molar teeth and have a strong tendency to put things in their mouth.
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