Which action of the patient will facilitate aspiration of food and fluids into the airway?

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The nurse should remind the patient to not tilt head backward when eating or while drinking because this may cause food and liquid to be misdirected into the airway.Thin liquids such as water and fruit juice are difficult to control in the mouth and pharynx and are more easily aspirated so these need to be thickened.Clearing the throat after every few bites of food helps to maintain a clear airway.The patient should avoid talking when eating or swallowing in order to concentrate on aspiration prevention.

Which Action of the Patient Will Facilitate Aspiration of Food