Cassandra Lyons is a 73-year-old retired administrative assistant. She has had recurrent episodes of pneumonia with weight loss for the past 5 months. Her past medical history includes high cholesterol and diabetes. Once again she is admitted to the hospital. The nurse documents that Cassandra has a productive cough and a hoarse voice. She most likely has ____
A) oropharyngeal dysphagia
B) esophageal dysphagia
C) achalasia
D) strictures
A
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