A patient with dementia has difficulty swallowing, and frequently coughs when eating. Recently, the patient has developed a nonproductive cough with a temperature of 99°F
The nurse is concerned that this patient is at risk for developing which health problem? A) Lung cancer
B) Chronic bronchitis
C) Aspiration and lung abscess
D) Chronic obstructive lung disease
C
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Aspiration of foreign material can cause a lung abscess, which is a risk in older people with decreased pharyngeal reflexes. Difficulty swallowing and coughing are not typical manifestations of chronic bronchitis, lung cancer, or chronic obstructive lung disease.
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