If, upon assessment, the Mallampati score is class 4, the patient would be at high risk for which type of SDB?

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Scoring of the Mallampati assessment from direct visualization is a follows: Class 1: full visibility of tonsils, uvula, and soft palate; class 2: visibility of hard and soft palate and upper portion of tonsils and uvula; class 3: soft and hard palate and base of the uvula are visible; class 4: only hard palate is visible (see Figure 19-10).

If, Upon Assessment, the Mallampati Score Is Class 4, the Patient