An instructor is teaching students about providing oral care on an unconscious patient. The teacher realizes that additional instruction is required when a student says:
1. "I should assess the mouth for lesions and dried mouth secretions known as sordes."
2. "I must position the patient to minimize any chance of aspiration of fluids."
3. "I should use lemon-glycerin swabs to clean the lips and inside of the mouth."
4. "I should apply a water-soluble lip balm to keep the lips moist."
ANS: 3
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