RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 2212 of 2368

A client has just received a bolus tube feeding by gravity. Which position should the nurse maintain?

  1. Lying flat right away to aid digestion
  2. Head of the bed at 15 degrees for 15 minutes
  3. Lying flat after the first 30 minutes
  4. Head of the bed at 30 degrees or higher for at least 1 hour
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Correct answer: Head of the bed at 30 degrees or higher for at least 1 hour

Keeping the client at or above 30 degrees for at least an hour helps prevent aspiration.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Enteral Tube Management: Steps. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026