For the patient who cannot sit upright,the next best position to prevent aspiration during medication administration is:

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Assist patient to a seated or side-lying position if sitting is contraindicated by patient's condition.This decreases risk of aspiration during swallowing.
Swallowing is difficult or impossible in the prone position.The risk of aspiration is increased when the patient is swallowing in the supine position.The risk of aspiration is increased when the patient is swallowing in the dorsal recumbent position.

For the Patient Who Cannot Sit Upright,the Next Best Position