A patient has sustained a stroke and is no longer able to control his epiglottis.Why should the nurse be concerned about the patient?
A) The patient is at increased risk of aspiration.
B) The patient will need surgery to close his epiglottis.
C) The patient will need a tracheostomy to breathe.
D) The patient is at risk for a pneumothorax.
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