Which of the following teaching points should the nurse include as part of a community program on aspiration in adults?
A) The use of dentures reduces the risk of aspiration.
B) Alcohol increases the risk of aspiration.
C) The risk of aspiration increases in warm weather.
D) A foreign body is more likely to obstruct both bronchi.

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Alcohol can impair swallowing reflexes and reduce the ability to protect the airway, increasing the risk of aspiration.

Which of the Following Teaching Points Should the Nurse Include