NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Lying flat increases the patient’s risk of aspirating stomach contents. Patients with an NG tube are at risk for aspiration. The head of bed should always be raised 30 degrees or higher.

Detailed explanation-2: -Standard Fowler’s position, also known as sitting position, is typically used for neurosurgery and shoulder surgeries. The bed angle is between 45 degrees and 60 degrees. The legs of the patient may be straight or slightly bent. This position is often used for head, chest, and shoulder surgeries.

Detailed explanation-3: -Option 1: Propped up in bed or on a couch in a half sitting position with the head raised at least 30 degrees. Option 2: Sitting up in a chair. Never while lying flat.

Detailed explanation-4: -Summary. The elevation of the head of bed (HOB) to a semirecumbent position (at least 30 degrees) is associated with a decreased incidence of aspiration and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).