Short Case Study Questions

question 30

Multiple Choice

Short Case Study Questions  
A 73-year-old retired administrative assistant has had recurrent episodes of pneumonia with weight loss for the past 5 months. Her past medical history includes high cholesterol and diabetes. Currently, she is admitted to the hospital because of complications arising from a recent stroke.
-On evaluation the patient is found to have chronic aspiration of food into her lungs. What may have caused the patient's diagnosis to be delayed?

• A) respiratory infection
• B) abnormal cough reflex
• C) dehydration
• D) weight loss

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