The nurse is about to provide oral hygiene to an unconscious patient.To do so,she places the patient in which position?
A)Fowler's
B)Semi-Fowler's
C)Sims'
D)Supine

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Unless contraindicated (e.g. ,head injury and neck trauma),lower the side rail and position the patient on the side (Sims' position)with the head turned well toward the dependent side and the head of the bed lowered.Raise the side rail.This allows secretions to drain from the mouth instead of collecting in the back of the pharynx and prevents aspiration.This position allows secretions to drain toward the lungs as a result of gravity.

The Nurse Is About to Provide Oral Hygiene to an Unconscious