Practice Question
A nurse is performing oral care for a client who is unconscious. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Turn the client to the side.
Rationale:
⏺For unconscious clients, the nurse must turn the client to the side-lying (lateral) position during oral care to prevent aspiration of secretions or fluids.
⏺This position allows drainage and reduces the risk of pneumonia or airway obstruction.
⏺Oral care maintains mucosal integrity and helps prevent ventilator-associated complications in dependent clients.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4