Which of the following assessment findings would be most important for indicating dumping syndrome in a postgastrectomy client?
A) Abdominal distention, elevated temperature, weakness before eating
B) Constipation, rectal bleeding following bowel movements
C) Persistent loose stools, chills, hiccups after eating
D) Weakness, diaphoresis, diarrhea 90 minutes after eating
D
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Dumping syndrome produces weakness, dizziness, sweating, palpitations, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea from the rapid emptying of the chyme after eating. Elevated temperature and chills can be a significant finding for infection and should be reported. Constipation with rectal bleeding is not indicative of dumping syndrome.
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