Nursing · Fundamentals of Nursing and Enteral Nutrition
A nursing intern administers a bolus nasogastric (NG) tube feed using a 60 mL syringe to a conscious, bedridden patient. Which positioning intervention is recommended to significantly reduce the risk of regurgitation and aspiration after the feeding?
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- 1Keep the patient in a prone position for 15 minutes after feeding.
- 2Keep the patient in a left lateral position for 1 hour after feeding.
- 3Place the patient in a completely flat supine position immediately after feeding.
- 4Keep the patient's head elevated in Fowler's or Semi-Fowler's position (30–45 degrees) for 30–60 minutes.✓
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Keep the patient's head elevated in Fowler's or Semi-Fowler's position (30–45 degrees) for 30–60 minutes.
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