Elevating the Head of the Bed to the Maximum Allowed

Elevating the head of the bed to the maximum allowed amount of 30 degrees for a patient in balanced suspension traction helps to promote normal elimination by which of the following?

A) Decreasing peristaltic movement
B) Promoting contraction of the thigh muscles
C) Strengthening the resistance of the internal and external sphincters
D) Exerting increased pressure on the rectum

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