Final answer:
To prevent aspiration, the guidelines include turning an unconscious or weak person on their side, keeping the head elevated when permitted, and providing an emesis basin. The correct answer to the student's question is all of the listed procedures should be followed.
Step-by-step explanation:
Procedures to follow to prevent aspiration include several measures aimed at reducing the risk of food, liquids, or other materials entering the airway and lungs, which can cause choking or infection. These include:
- Turning a resident on his side if he is weak or unconscious to prevent aspiration if vomiting occurs.
- Keeping the resident's head elevated, if allowed, which utilizes gravity to help control the backflow of stomach acids into the esophagus thereby reducing the risk of aspiration.
- Providing an emesis basin to facilitate the safe disposal of vomitus and decrease the risk of aspiration.
Therefore, the answer to the student's question is D. all of these.