The nurse is caring for a patient with a vented nasogastric tube ordered "to suction" after a gastrectomy.What type of suction should the nurse use to decrease the development of complications?

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With a physician's order,the nasogastric tube is connected to suction equipment,usually set on low intermittent suction if the secretions are not too thick,to prevent injury to the gastric mucosa.The vent also helps prevent this injury.A.B.D.These settings for suction might cause injury to the gastric mucosa.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Vented