The nurse is contributing to a patient's teaching plan on how to avoid dumping syndrome after a gastrectomy. Which of the following would be included in the teaching?
a. Increase activity after eating.
b. Avoid fluids with meals.
c. Eat heavy meals to delay emptying.
d. Increase carbohydrate intake.
ANS: B
To avoid dumping syndrome, avoid fluids 1 hour before, with, or for 2 hours after meals to prevent rapid gastric emptying.
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