The nurse is caring for a baby who has just had a surgical repair of an esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula. It is most important for the nurse to position the gastrostomy tube in which of the following ways?

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Elevating the gastrostomy tube helps prevent reflux of gastric contents, which is especially important after surgical repair of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula to reduce the risk of aspiration and promote healing.

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