A client is recovering from a gastric resection for peptic ulcer disease. Which outcome indicates that the goal of adequate nutritional intake is being achieved 3 weeks following surgery? The client:
a. drinks 2,000 mL/day of water.
b. experiences occasional episodes of nausea and vomiting.
c. experiences a rapid weight gain within 1 week.
d. increases food intake and tolerance gradually.
Ans: d. increases food intake and tolerance gradually.
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