The nurse assumes care for a patient who is being treated with enteral feeding. When performing the initial assessment, the nurse finds the patient supine and asleep. The nurse will perform which action?
a. Elevate the head of the bed 30 degrees.
b. Flush the tubing with water.
c. Position the patient to the left side.
d. Temporarily discontinue the infusion.
ANS: A
When administering an enteral feeding, the nurse should elevate the head of the patient's bed 30 degrees.
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