A client with stomach cancer is beginning oral feedings after having a gastrectomy. The nurse should monitor the client for:
1. bradycardia.
2. pallor.
3. appetite.
4. orthostatic hypotension.
Answer: 4
1. The nurse should monitor the client for dumping syndrome, which includes tachycardia.
2. The client might experience flushing as a sign of dumping syndrome.
3. Appetite is unrelated to dumping syndrome, which begins 5-30 minutes after eating.
4. The client might be systemically affected by experiencing orthostatic hypotension.
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