The nurse is contributing to a patient's teaching plan on how to avoid dumping syndrome after a gastrectomy. What should be included in the teaching?
a. Avoid fluids with meals.
b. Increase activity after eating.
c. Increase carbohydrate intake.
d. Eat heavy meals to delay emptying.
ANS: A
To avoid dumping syndrome, avoid fluids 1 hour before, with, or for 2 hours after meals to prevent rapid gastric emptying. B. The patient should rest after eating. C. Carbohydrates should be limited. D. The patient should eat small frequent meals.
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