A patient has been placed on a feeding tube. To prevent aspiration, a nurse should place the patient's bed in the

Name: A patient has been placed on a feeding tube. To prevent aspiration, a nurse should place the patient's bed in the
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The semi-Fowler position, where the head of the bed is elevated at a 30-45 degree angle, is the best choice to prevent aspiration while a patient is on a feeding tube. This position helps to prevent the regurgitation of gastric contents into the lungs.

A Patient Has Been Placed on a Feeding Tube