To reduce the risk of aspiration, the patient's upper body is elevated to a ____

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joe

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on: Aug 21, 2018

To reduce the risk of aspiration, the patient's upper body is elevated to a _____ angle during the feeding
a. 5- to 10-degree b. 15- to 30-degree
c. 30- to 45-degree d. 45- to 60-degree

Question 2

Which of the following describes the structure of pepsin?
a. Lipid b. Protein
c. Nucleic acid d. Carbohydrate

scikid

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b

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joe

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Reply #2 on: Aug 21, 2018

Thank you!

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Reply #3 on: Aug 21, 2018

Always glad to help...

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