The client is being treated with enteral feeding. Before administering the feeding, the nurse plans to elevate the head of the client's bed _____ degrees
a. 90
b. 45
c. 30
d. 15
ANS: C
Before administering an enteral feeding, the nurse should elevate the head of the client's bed 30 degrees.
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