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When providing oral hygiene for an unconscious client, what is a crucial safety measure?
Turning the client's head to the side is essential to prevent aspiration of fluids into the lungs during oral care.
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Question: When providing oral hygiene for an unconscious client, what is a crucial safety measure?
Answer options:
- Placing them in a flat supine position
- Using a large amount of mouthwash ✅ Turning the client's head to the side to prevent aspiration
- Brushing vigorously to remove all plaque
Correct answer: Turning the client's head to the side to prevent aspiration
Explanation: Turning the client's head to the side is essential to prevent aspiration of fluids into the lungs during oral care.
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