When providing oral care to an unconscious patient, which of the following steps comes first?
A)
Raise the head of the bed.
B)
Assemble equipment.
C)
Inform the patient that you are going to clean his/her mouth.
D)
Wash your hands and put gloves on.
Answer:
B
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