Which Statement by the Nurse Accurately Describes the Difference Between

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the nurse accurately describes the difference between the respiratory systems of a child and an adult?

• A) The nares in children are larger in size,shallow in depth,underdeveloped,and less easily occluded.
• B) The larynx and the glottis are lower in the younger child's neck,which makes the child more prone to aspiration.
• C) The epiglottis in the younger child is longer and flaccid,making it more susceptible to swelling that may lead to airway occlusion.
• D) There are fewer functional muscles in the neck,and the decreased amount of soft tissue makes the child more susceptible to infection and edema.

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