Before feeding a resident who eats in bed, the caregiver should position the resident:

Before feeding a resident who eats in bed

Multiple choice — select the best answer

ALying flat on the back
BSitting upright (high Fowler’s, about 90 degrees)
CFlat on the side
DReclined with the head lower than the feet

✓ Correct answer: B. Sitting upright (high Fowler’s, about 90 degrees) An upright sitting position (high Fowler’s, about 90 degrees) uses gravity to help swallowing and greatly lowers the risk of choking and aspiration.

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