As a safety measure, when you give mouth care to an unconscious patient, you should position the patient.. with the head turned to the side

As a safety measure, when you give mouth care to an unconscious patient, you should position the patient:
a. on her or his back
b. in semi-Fowler's position
c. with the head turned to the side
d. in the supine position

Answer c.
 Turning the head to the side will assist in drainage out of the mouth.
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