Patients with laryngectomies MOST commonly develop mucous plugs in their stoma because:
A) they are at higher risk for pneumonia.
B) they do not possess an efficient cough.
C) the diameter of the stoma is small.
D) their swallowing mechanism is suppressed
Answer: B) they do not possess an efficient cough.
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