The nurse lowers the bed to place the patient on the bedpan. The angle of the head of the bed should be raised to:
a. 20 degrees.
b. 45 degrees.
c. 90 degrees.
d. 30 degrees.
ANS: D
Elimination is facilitated with the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees.
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