In which position does the nurse place the patient before insertion of a nasoenteric tube for enteral feedings?
a. Prone
b. Supine
c. Right lateral
d. High Fowler's
D
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A Prone is the incorrect position.
B Supine is the incorrect position.
C Right lateral is the incorrect position.
D The nurse is to stand on the same side of the bed as the nares for insertion and assist the patient to high Fowler's position.
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