A client at a health care facility has been diagnosed with an upper respiratory disorder. The nurse understands that which of the following structures forms a part of the upper airway?
A) Pharynx
B) Bronchi
C) Alveoli
D) Trachea
A
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The pharynx forms a part of the upper airway. The upper airway consists of the nose and pharynx, which is subdivided into the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx. The lower airway consists of the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli.
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