Steatorrhea is a possible nutritional complication of dumping syndrome. What possible treatment might be prescribed for steatorrhea?
A) High-fiber diet C) Vitamin B12 injections
B) Fat-soluble vitamin supplements D) High-dose vitamin C
B
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Steatorrhea is the result of fat to be sent through the gastrointestinal tract before it can be properly digested. This results in a deficiency of fat-soluble vitamins necessitating the intake of supplements.
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