Question

an older client who is unresponsive following a cerebral vascular accident (cva) is receiving tube enteral feedings through a gastrostomy tube (gt). which is the best position to place the client for administration of the tube feedings? a prone. b fowlers. c supine. d sims!

Explanation:

For an unresponsive post-cerebrovascular accident (CVA) patient receiving bolus tube feedings via a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube, Fowler's position elevates the head of the bed to 30-45 degrees. This position reduces the risk of aspiration (food/fluid entering the lungs) by using gravity to keep the feeding in the stomach and prevent reflux, which is critical for patients with impaired swallowing or consciousness post-stroke.

Answer:

B. Fowler's