The nurse has been teaching a student how to perform mouth care for her unconscious patient.The student will show evidence of learning if she places the patient in which position for this care?

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The nurse should position an unconscious patient in a side-lying position to provide mouth care to prevent aspiration.Supine,prone,and semi-Fowler's positions are unsafe positions for providing mouth care for the unconscious patient.

The Nurse Has Been Teaching a Student How to Perform