A gastric tube is MOST useful for:

A) performing prehospital gastric lavage in patients with a toxic ingestion.
B) blocking off the esophagus so that an ET tube can be placed.
C) decompressing the stomach and decreasing pressure on the diaphragm.
D) removing blood from the esophagus in patients with esophageal varices.


Answer: C) decompressing the stomach and decreasing pressure on the diaphragm.

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