You’re caring for a 75-year-old man admitted to your unit with a diagnosis of ischemic stroke, left-sided weakness, and dysphagia. He receives continuous feedings via a small-bore tube through his right nare. Aspiration precautions include keeping the head of the bed at 30 degrees. As you enter the patient’s room, you note his labored breathing (RR 42 breaths per minute) and that his feeding tube has become dislodged. You call for help and activate a rapid response.
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