Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client with a jejunostomy tube receiving intermittent enteral feedings. Which intervention would reduce this client's aspiration risk?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Positioning the client in semi-Fowler's (30-45 degrees) during and after feeding reduces aspiration risk by using gravity to prevent gastric contents from refluxing.