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What is the primary purpose of providing oral hygiene for a client who is unconscious?
Oral hygiene in unconscious clients helps prevent the buildup of bacteria that can lead to aspiration pneumonia.
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Question: What is the primary purpose of providing oral hygiene for a client who is unconscious?
Answer options:
- To improve their appetite ✅ To prevent aspiration pneumonia
- To stimulate their gag reflex
- To encourage verbal communication
Correct answer: To prevent aspiration pneumonia
Explanation: Oral hygiene in unconscious clients helps prevent the buildup of bacteria that can lead to aspiration pneumonia.
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