Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 1528 of 2368
A client is receiving a continuous tube feeding. Which position should the nurse use to reduce the risk of aspiration?
- Supine position
- Sim's position
- Trendelenburg position
- Fowler's position
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Correct answer: Fowler's position
Fowler's position raises the head of bed to 45 to 90 degrees and helps prevent aspiration during eating or tube feeding.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Mobility: Fowler’s Position. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026