Which problem should the nurse anticipate in the client undergoing radiation for cancer of the oral cavity?
A. The client will fail to absorb most nutrients.
B. The client will be able to digest carbohydrates but not proteins.
C. The client will have an impairment in the softening and breaking down of food.
D. The client will have difficulty propelling food from the mouth to the esophagus.
C
Saliva is responsible for the softening of food in the mouth and contains an enzyme (ptyalin) that assists in the breakdown of carbohydrates.
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