For an unconscious patient, which of the following interventions are necessary to provide for patient safety? Choose all that apply
1) Talk to the patient as you provide care.
2) Incorporate more touch in the plan of care.
3) Give frequent eye care if blink reflex is absent.
4) Keep the side rails up and bed in low position.
ANS: 3, 4
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