The nurse is about to provide oral hygiene for an unconscious patient.To do so,she places the patient in which position?

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Unless contraindicated (e.g.,head injury,neck trauma),lower side rail and position patient on the side (Sims' position)with head turned well toward dependent side and head of bed lowered.Raise side rail.This allows secretions to drain from mouth instead of collecting in back of pharynx and prevents aspiration.
This position allows secretions to drain toward the lungs because of gravity.

The Nurse Is About to Provide Oral Hygiene for an Unconscious