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The Nursing Assistant Avoids Placing Fingers in the Mouth of an Unconscious

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The nursing assistant avoids placing fingers in the mouth of an unconscious client while providing oral care because:


A) it makes it difficult for an unconscious person to breathe effectively.
B) the lips of the unconscious person are sensitive and they might crack.
C) an unconscious person may bite down involuntarily and without warning.
D) placing the fingers in the mouth of an unconscious person can lead to aspiration.

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