What major complication is associated with oral intake in the client with a decreased level of consciousness?
A) Distended abdomen
B) Nausea
C) Aspiration
D) Pocketing of food
C
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Difficulty in swallowing, gastric and intestinal distention, and vomiting create a potential for aspiration of fluids and a decrease in food intake.
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