When a patient experiences regurgitation from the stomach into the esophagus, the nurse expects which sphincter to be malfunctioning?
A) Pyloric
B) Upper esophageal
C) Cardiac
D) Gastric

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The cardiac sphincter, also known as the lower esophageal sphincter, prevents stomach contents from flowing back into the esophagus. If it malfunctions, regurgitation can occur.

When a Patient Experiences Regurgitation from the Stomach into the Esophagus