The nurse preparing a postoperative teaching plan for a client who had a gastric stapling would include that
a. dumping syndrome is a common side effect.
b. fluids must be taken in liberal amounts.
c. exercise is prohibited after meals.
d. small, frequent feedings must become a habit.
D
Diet instructions must be part of the postoperative care, focusing on the frequency and size of meals. The client will also need to take a chewable or liquid multi-vitamin supplement each day.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).