The nurse is caring for a patient who is unconscious and begins to vomit blood. What should be the nurse's priority intervention?
a. Administer antiemetic medication.
b. Use water to rinse out mouth.
c. Provide oral care to the patient.
d. Turn patient onto side.
ANS: D
If vomiting occurs, turn the patient onto his or her side to protect the airway and prevent aspiration.
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