A client experiences postprandial rapid gastric dumping after a gastrectomy. Which of these approaches should the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
a. Avoid complex carbohydrates.
b. Eat small meals frequently.
c. Reduce fiber and protein intake.
d. Drink carbonated beverages with meals.
B
Nursing care focuses on monitoring the client for evidence of bleeding, managing pain, and teaching the client how to manage the condition (e.g., avoiding factors that aggravate symptoms such as taking NSAIDs or consuming alcohol), and following the prescribed medication regimen. If the client has a gastrectomy, the nurse should teach the client to observe for development of dumping syndrome as a postoperative complication and encourage clients to eat small, frequent meals.
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