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An Unconscious Patient Requires Mouth Care Every 2 Hours

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An unconscious patient requires mouth care every 2 hours.Before attempting mouth care,the nurse should first do which of the following?


A) Assess the patient for a gag reflex.
B) Position the patient in a prone position.
C) Have an operational suction machine nearby.
D) Retract the upper and lower teeth with a padded tongue blade.

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