A Patient Has Been Placed on a Feeding Tube

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient has been placed on a feeding tube. To prevent aspiration, a nurse should place the patient's bed in the

• A) Flat position.
• B) Fowler position.
• C) Trendelenburg position.
• D) Semi-Fowler position.

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Definitions:

Schedule II

A classification for drugs with a high potential for abuse but that have accepted medical uses, requiring strict regulation and control.

Psychological Dependence

A form of dependence that involves emotional-motivational withdrawal symptoms upon cessation of drug use or behavior.

Therapeutic Uses

The application of treatments or medications aimed at curing, alleviating, or preventing diseases and disorders to improve the patient's health and quality of life.

Diuretics

Medications designed to increase urine production, aiding in removing excess fluid from the body.