ATI RN
ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a 75-year-old client with aspiration pneumonia. The nurse should recognize what age-related change can contribute to the development of aspiration pneumonia?
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Rationale: A diminished cough reflex in older adults increases aspiration pneumonia risk by failing to clear airway secretions. Joint changes, gastric secretions, and smell sense are less relevant.
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