A baby is scheduled for abdominal surgery for hypertrophic pyloric stenosis and has an NG tube to intermittent suction.When the family asks why the child has the tube,what response by the nurse is best?
A) "The nasogastric tube decompresses the abdomen and decreases vomiting."
B) "We can keep a more accurate measure of intake and output with the tube."
C) "The tube is used to decrease postoperative diarrhea."
D) "The nasogastric tube makes the baby more comfortable after surgery."
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