The nurse is receiving a report from the PACU about a patient who is returning to the unit after a Billroth II (gastrojejunostomy). The nurse will assess for which complication related to this procedure?
A) Feeling of hunger
B) Constipation
C) Feeling of fullness
D) Gastric reflux
Ans: C
Feedback: Following a Billroth II, the patient may have problems with feelings of fullness, dumping syndrome, and diarrhea. Hunger, constipation, and gastric reflux are not symptoms associated with this procedure.
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