The clinic nurse is caring for a client who has dumping syndrome. The nurse is doing client teaching about the disease process. What statement by the client tells the nurse the client understands the process?
A) An intermediate dumping reaction can occur one hour after eating.
B) An intermediate dumping reaction produces weakness, dizziness, and a rapid heartbeat.
C) An intermediate dumping reaction occurs because of a rapid absorption of carbohydrates.
D) An intermediate dumping reaction produces gas, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
D
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An intermediate dumping reaction occurs 20 to 30 minutes after eating as undigested food is fermented in the colon, producing gas, abdominal pain, cramping, and diarrhea.
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