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.
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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Basics of Nursing