A physician orders the nurse to place a patient in Fowler's position. The nurse should elevate the head of the patient's bed _____ degrees.

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Fowler's position is arranged by elevating the head of the bed 60 to 90 degrees. Semi-Fowler's position is an elevation of 30 to 60 degrees, and low-Fowler's is an elevation of 15 to 30 degrees. Unless contraindicated, the knees can be raised 10 to 15 degrees in these positions.

A Physician Orders the Nurse to Place a Patient in Fowler's