Which nursing action should be included in the postoperative plan of care for a patient after a laparoscopic esophagectomy?
A) Notify the doctor about bloody nasogastric (NG) drainage.
B) Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30 degrees.
C) Reposition the NG tube if drainage stops.
D) Start oral fluids when the patient has active bowel sounds.
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