When providing mouth care to an unconscious resident, the caregiver should position the resident:

When providing mouth care to an unconscious

Multiple choice — select the best answer

AFlat on the back with the head up
BSitting fully upright
COn the side with the head turned to the side
DIn the Trendelenburg (head-down) position

✓ Correct answer: C. On the side with the head turned to the side A side-lying position with the head turned lets fluids drain out of the mouth instead of into the airway, preventing aspiration in a resident who cannot swallow on command.

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