The nurse is caring for a patient on who has a vented nasogastric tube ordered "to suction" after a gastrectomy. What type of suction should the nurse use to decrease the development of complications?
a. Continuous low suction
b. Continuous high suction
c. Intermittent low suction
d. Intermittent high suction
ANS: C
With a physician's order, the nasogastric tube is connected to suction equipment, usually set on low intermittent suction if the secretions are not too thick, to prevent injury to the gastric mucosa. The vent also helps prevent this injury.
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