The mother of a client complains of getting no sleep because of excessive snoring from the client every night. The nurse is reviewing with the mother what causes the snoring
What is the best response to the mother of the client about the cause of snoring? A) Enlargement of the adenoids
B) Elevation of the soft plate
C) Elevation of the uvula
D) Swollen Eustachian tubes
A
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Enlargement of the adenoids can cause snoring or obstruction of the upper airway. During the act of swallowing, the soft palate and uvula elevate to block the nasal cavity, preventing food from entering the respiratory system. The auditory (Eustachian) tubes connect the nasopharynx with the middle ear.
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