In which position would the nurse place a patient before the administration of an enteral feeding?
a. Supine
b. Semi-Fowler's
c. Left lateral
d. Prone
ANS: B
To facilitate gastric emptying, the patient should be placed in a semi-Fowler's position (30 degree head of bed [HOB] elevation) for 30 minutes before the start of the feeding. Aspiration is a risk during enteral feedings in the supine position and in the left lateral position. The prone position would prevent gastric emptying and increase the risk of aspiration.
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