Your patient with gastric surgery is being discharged home. What should be included in their discharge teaching plan? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Symptoms of dumping syndrome
B) Pain management
C) Measures to minimize symptoms of dumping syndrome
D) Aerobic exercise
E) Nutritional supplements
Ans: A, B, C, E
Feedback: The nurse provides information about nutrition, enteral or parenteral nutrition if required, nutritional supplements, pain management, and the symptoms of dumping syndrome and measures to prevent or minimize these symptoms. Aerobic exercise is not included in discharge teaching of a patient who has had gastric surgery.
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