Which Action Should the Nurse Plan to Prevent Aspiration in a High-Risk

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which action should the nurse plan to prevent aspiration in a high-risk patient?

• A)Turn and reposition an immobile patient at least every 2 hours.
• B)Place a patient with altered consciousness in a side-lying position.
• C)Insert a nasogastric tube for feeding a patient with high calorie needs.
• D)Monitor respiratory symptoms in a patient who is immunosuppressed.

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