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Pаtient Summаry: A speech-lаnguage pathоlоgist is cоntracted to perform a Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) on a 66-year-old female admitted following a recent hospitalization for dysphagia with reported signs of aspiration at bedside. The patient is currently prescribed a puree diet with nectar-thick liquids. Prior documentation lists the patient as having a tracheostomy, and the referring clinician reports concern regarding reduced airway protection and poor tolerance of speaking valve trials. During the planned FEES, the SLP is unable to visualize laryngeal structures upon endoscopic advancement through the pharynx. The esophageal lumen is visualized instead of expected airway anatomy. Chart review reveals that the patient has undergone a total laryngectomy rather than a tracheostomy. Multiple-Choice Question: Which best describes the primary clinical implication of this finding regarding swallowing and airway management?