To administer oral care to a semi-comatose client,the nurse should place the client in which of the following positions?

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For administering oral care,the nurse should place a semicomatose client on the side (Sims' position)with the head turned well toward the dependent side to facilitate drainage of secretions from the mouth.The semicomatose client should not be placed in reverse Trendelenburg position for oral care.The semicomatose client should not be placed in the high-Fowler's position for oral care.The semicomatose client should not be placed supine for oral care,as oral secretions would collect in the back of the pharynx.

To Administer Oral Care to a Semi-Comatose Client,the Nurse Should