Which Nursing Action Will Be Most Effective in Preventing Aspiration

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action will be most effective in preventing aspiration pneumonia in patients who are at risk?

• A) Turn and reposition immobile patients at least every 2 hours.
• B) Place patients with altered consciousness in side-lying positions.
• C) Monitor for respiratory symptoms in patients who are immunosuppressed.
• D) Provide for continuous subglottic aspiration in patients receiving enteral feedings.

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