Which Action Should the Nurse Plan to Prevent Aspiration in a High-Risk

Multiple Choice

Which action should the nurse plan to prevent aspiration in a high-risk patient?

A) Turn and reposition an immobile patient at least every 2 hours.
B) Place a patient with altered consciousness in a side-lying position.
C) Insert a nasogastric tube for feeding a patient with high calorie needs.
D) Monitor respiratory symptoms in a patient who is immunosuppressed.