A client who is unconscious needs frequent mouth care. When performing mouth care, the best position of a client is:

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A client who is unconscious needs frequent mouth care. When performing mouth care, the best position of a client is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Side-lying prevents aspiration in an unconscious client during mouth care.

Question 2 of 5

The four main concepts common to nursing that appear in each of the current conceptual models are:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Person, environment, health, and nursing are foundational to nursing models.

Question 3 of 5

The physician orders the administration of high-humidity oxygen by face mask and placement of the patient in a high Fowler's position. After assessing Mrs. Paul, the nurse writes the following nursing diagnosis: Impaired gas exchange related to increased secretions. Which of the following nursing interventions has the greatest potential for improving this situation?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hydration thins secretions, aiding clearance and improving gas exchange.

Question 4 of 5

What question would be most important to ask a male client who is in for a digital rectal examination?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Change in urinary stream force may indicate prostate issues, relevant to a rectal exam.

Question 5 of 5

The pathological process causing esophageal varices is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Portal hypertension causes blood to back up into esophageal veins.

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