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Anna007 [38]
3 years ago
12

An 86-year-old client with diabetes and gastroparesis has had repeated hospitalizations for aspiration pneumonia following a str

oke and is now hospitalized with altered level of consciousness. Which nursing action is most appropriate to decrease the client's risk for developing aspiration pneumonia?
Biology
1 answer:
docker41 [41]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

placing the client in the side lying position in bed

Explanation:

Based on the scenario being described within the question it can be said that the the most appropriate nursing action would be placing the client in the side lying position in bed. This is the best action in this scenario as it will help the individual drain the secretions that may otherwise cause aspiration pneumonia which is a lung infection that develops after you inhale liquids or vomit into your lungs.

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