Which of the following is a key nursing diagnosis relevant to aspiration risk?
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Correct answer: Risk for aspiration related to a decreased gag and swallow reflex
Impaired gag/swallow reflex and altered consciousness predispose to aspiration—nurses must recognise risk for aspiration diagnosis and implement preventive strategies.
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