To Minimize the Risk of Aspiration of Formula in Tube-Fed

question 69

Multiple Choice

To minimize the risk of aspiration of formula in tube-fed patients, the head of the patient's bed should be elevated:

• A)after administering the feeding.
• B)during administration of the feeding.
• C)during and for 30 minutes after administration of the feeding.
• D)during and for 1 hour after administration of the feeding.
• E)during and for 2 hours after administration of the feeding.

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