A patient,with a history of aspiration pneumonia,is going to receive enteral feedings.What nursing interventions should be implemented?
A)Add a bit of food coloring to the bag of enteral feeding to help assess for aspiration.
B)Use a chlorhexidine mouth rinse during oral care.
C)Position the head of the patient's bed at 30 degrees.
D)Avoid suctioning the patient while feedings are in progress.

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The Answer of A patient,with a history of aspiration pneumonia,is going to receive enteral feedings.What nursing interventions should be implemented?
A)Add a bit of food coloring to the bag of enteral feeding to help assess for aspiration.
B)Use a chlorhexidine mouth rinse during oral care.
C)Position the head of the patient's bed at 30 degrees.
D)Avoid suctioning the patient while feedings are in progress.

A Patient,with a History of Aspiration Pneumonia,is Going to Receive