When providing mouth care to an unconscious resident, the nurse aide should position the resident in which way?

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AOn the side with the head turned to one side
BFlat on the back
CSitting fully upright and unsupported
DFace down (prone)

✓ Correct answer: A. On the side with the head turned to one side Turning the head to the side lets fluid drain out of the mouth and helps prevent aspiration (fluid entering the lungs) in a resident who cannot swallow or cough on cue.

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