The nurse is setting up a room for a person coming from the Emergency Department who is unconscious and without a cough reflex. What will this person require?

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An unconscious person without a cough reflex is at risk for airway obstruction and requires endotracheal intubation to maintain a patent airway and ensure adequate oxygenation. Suctioning may also be necessary, but only after intubation. Continuous pulse oximetry is not a substitute for intubation in this situation. Feeding should not be initiated until the airway is secure.

The Nurse Is Setting Up a Room for a Person