The Nurse Is Caring for an Unconscious Patient

The nurse is caring for an unconscious patient.The student nurse asks why oral care is necessary since the patient does not eat.What response by the nurse is best?

A) "Even an unconscious patient can choke on secretions."
B) "Oral care is part of daily hygiene for all patients".
C) "Not doing oral care might cause the patient discomfort."
D) "These patients are prone to infection that good oral care could prevent."