Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 324 of 2368
A client who cannot sit upright needs an oral medication. Which position should the nurse use?
- Supine with one pillow
- Prone
- Trendelenburg
- Side-lying
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Correct answer: Side-lying
An upright position lowers the risk of aspiration. If the client cannot sit, a side-lying position is used.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administration of Enteral Medications: Oral Medication Administration. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026