Mobility and transfersQuestion 1388 of 1700
When should a resident be placed in Fowler's position?
- Only during sleep, so the resident can rest
- At meals, drinks, and oral care
- Only after a bath, to dry the back
- Only when the linens are being changed
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Correct answer: At meals, drinks, and oral care
The raised head helps with swallowing and oral care.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.2: Moving and Positioning Clients
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026