A patient is receiving tube feeding. The nurse instructs you to position the patient in Fowler's position. This means the
A) head of the bed is elevated 20 to 30 degrees.
B) patient is on his side with knees flexed.
C) head of the bed is elevated 45 to 60 degrees.
D) knee rest should be elevated and the head flat.
C
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