A client is recovering from a gastrojejunostomy for treatment of duodenal ulcer. About 20 minutes after lunch, the client develops dizziness, weakness, palpitations, and the urge to defecate
To avoid recurrence of these symptoms, what should the nurse teach the client?
1. Decrease fluid intake with meals and lie down after meals.
2. Drink fruit juice after each meal.
3. Increase fluid intake with meals and lie down 30 minutes after meals.
4. Eat a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet in six small feedings a day.
Answer: 1
1. The symptoms indicate dumping syndrome, which is minimized by limiting carbohydrate intake, eating small meals, drinking liquids separate from solid foods, and assuming a recumbent or semi-recumbent position after meals.
2. The symptoms indicate dumping syndrome, which is minimized by limiting carbohydrate intake, eating small meals, drinking liquids separate from solid foods, and assuming a recumbent or semi-recumbent position after meals.
3. The symptoms indicate dumping syndrome, which is minimized by limiting carbohydrate intake, eating small meals, drinking liquids separate from solid foods, and assuming a recumbent or semi-recumbent position after meals.
4. The symptoms indicate dumping syndrome, which is minimized by limiting carbohydrate intake, eating small meals, drinking liquids separate from solid foods, and assuming a recumbent or semi-recumbent position after meals.
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