Which intervention is most appropriate when a client develops a "death rattle"?

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Turning the patient on their side and raising the head of the bed can help to alleviate the "death rattle" by allowing secretions to drain from the upper airway. This position also helps to promote comfort for the client. A nasotracheal suctioning or nasopharyngeal airway may be appropriate interventions in other circumstances but may not be the best option for a death rattle. Morphine sulfate may be appropriate for pain management but will not directly address the airway sounds.

Which Intervention Is Most Appropriate When a Client Develops a "Death