Elevating the head of the bed to the maximum allowed amount of 30 degrees for a patient in balanced suspension traction helps to promote normal elimination by which of the following?

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To help patients evacuate contents normally and without discomfort,recommend interventions that stimulate the defecation reflex or increase peristalsis.Helping the patient into an upright sitting position increases pressure on the rectum and facilitates use of intraabdominal muscles.Patients who have had surgery have muscular weakness or mobility limitations and benefit from the use of elevated toilet seats.

Elevating the Head of the Bed to the Maximum Allowed