A client with damage to cranial nerve X describes difficulty in moving food toward the rear of the mouth for swallowing. With which phase of swallowing is this client experiencing dif-ficulty?
A. Esophageal
B. Pharyngeal
C. Propulsant
D. Voluntary
D
The movement of the tongue forcing food towards the pharynx is called the voluntary phase of swallowing. Paralysis of cranial nerve X would impede this function.
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