Oral care for an unconscious resident requires:

Explanation

Unconscious oral care: position side-lying or with head turned to allow drainage, use oral swabs lightly moistened (chlorhexidine per protocol), keep mouth open with a padded device, have suction ready, never pour liquids that could be aspirated. Supine brushing (a) and pouring fluids (b) cause aspiration pneumonia; skipping care (c) leads to dry mucosa, ulcers, and ventilator-associated pneumonia. Oral hygiene every 2-4 hours is standard.