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Practice Question

The nurse is supervising a newly hired nursing assistant (NA). The NA is providing oral care to an unconscious client. Which of the following actions made by the NA would indicate that the NA requires further instructions from the LPN?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

Positioning the client in an upright position while providing oral care

Rationale:

🛏️Unconscious clients should be placed in a side-lying position, not upright, to prevent aspiration.

🚑An upright position may increase aspiration risk if the client cannot protect their airway.

🧼Placing a towel under the chin and turning the head to the side help to drain secretions safely during oral care.

📋Proper positioning is crucial to maintaining airway safety and reducing complications in unconscious clients.

📌Core Message

Oral care for unconscious clients requires lateral positioning to prevent aspiration and ensure safety.

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A. The nurse who made this chart entry failed to document that the client made the quote.
B. The nurse who made this chart entry failed to explore/interpret the client’s feelings of being "unloved."
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  • Category: NCLEX PN
  • Subcategory: NCLEX-PN Practice Exams
  • Domain: NCLEX-PN (Practice Exams)
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