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increase the risk for aspiration due to, “…decreased laryngeal elevation and laryngeal sensation,
abnormal laryngeal closure, and loss of protective reflexes” (Guy & Smith, 2009, 108).
The article was really relevant to my care plan because it addressed so many important
nursing interventions that can be implemented to help prevent a patient from aspirating. The
article is from a reputable nursing journal (Clinical Journal Oncology Nursing) and cited
evidence based practice to support its recommended nursing interventions.
Reference:
Guy, J.L., & Smith, L.H. (2009). Preventing aspiration: a common and dangerous problem for
patient’s with cancer. Clinical Journal Oncology Nursing 13(1): 105-108. Retrieved on
February 23, 2013, from
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