What Should the Nurse Do to Prevent a Patient from Aspirating

question 19

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse do to prevent a patient from aspirating during a seizure?

• A) Insert an oral airway.
• B) Restrain the patient securely.
• C) Sit the patient upright.
• D) Turn the patient onto his or her side.

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