The patient is being discharged after gastric surgery. What is an appropriate discharge outcome for this patient?
A) The patient's bowel movements are loose.
B) The patient eats three meals a day.
C) The patient maintains a reasonable weight.
D) The patient consumes a diet high in calcium.
Ans: C
Feedback: Expected outcomes for the patient following gastric surgery include maintaining a reasonable weight, experiencing no excessive diarrhea, and tolerating 6 small meals a day. Patients may require vitamin B12 supplementation by the intramuscular route and do not require a diet excessively rich in calcium.
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