What would be the most acceptable intervention for the nurse dealing with a patient with a threat of aspiration?
a. Perform deep tracheal suctioning of the patient every hour.
b. Place the patient in a side-lying position, with the head turned to the side.
c. Slightly elevate the foot of the bed, with the patient in a supine position.
d. Give the patient only thickened fluids.
ANS: B
Side-lying is a safe position for reducing the threat of aspiration. The supine position is not appropriate for aspiration reduction. Frequent suctioning is stressful to the patient, and fluids are never attempted for an unconscious patient.
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