A patient, 4 weeks post gastric resection surgery, is experiencing cramping, nausea, and diarrhea within 10 minutes after eating

Question

The nurse suspects that the patent is experiencing "dumping syndrome" and suggests which intervention? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Increase protein in the diet.
2. Lie down for 30 minutes immediately after eating.
3. Eat frequent, small meals.
4. Reduce the amount of carbohydrates eaten daily.
5. Drink a glass of water prior to each meal.

Answer 1

1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Increasing the amount of protein and fat in the diet will help slow the transit time through the stomach.
Rationale 2: The patient should be instructed to lie down for 30 to 60 minutes after eating to slow the transit time.
Rationale 3: The symptoms can be managed by eating small, more frequent meals.
Rationale 4: Carbohydrates should be reduced to help slow the transit time.
Rationale 5: Drinking before eating might intensify the problem.