How can the nurse prevent reflux gastric contents through the blue vent of a gastric sump tube?
A) Prime the tubing with 20 mL of normal saline.
B) Keep the vent lumen above the patient's waist.
C) Maintain the patient in a high-Fowler's position.
D) Have the patient pin the tube to the thigh.
Ans: B
Feedback: To prevent reflux of gastric contents through the vent lumen, the vent lumen is kept above the patient's waist.
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