A medical assistant is caring for a patient who has documented dysphagia. The assistant should be able to explain to the patient that this condition is primarily related to which of the following?

A. A patient who has a breathing disorder: Fowler’s position (sitting with the head of the bed elevated) can help ease breathing difficulties by allowing better lung expansion.
B. A patient who has severe hypotension: Fowler’s position may exacerbate hypotension. A supine or Trendelenburg position might be more appropriate for severe hypotension.
C. A patient who is having a perineal examination: A lithotomy position is generally used for perineal examinations.
D. A patient who is having a rectal examination: The Sims' position is typically used for rectal examinations.

A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI): ANSI is involved in developing and promoting standards but does not specifically focus on hazardous chemical disposal.
B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): OSHA provides guidelines and regulations for workplace safety, including the proper disposal of hazardous chemicals.
C. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): CMS oversees healthcare quality and insurance but does not provide guidelines for hazardous chemical disposal.
D. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The CDC focuses on public health and disease prevention but does not provide specific guidelines for hazardous chemical disposal.