A patient is receiving education about his upcoming Billroth I procedure (gastroduodenostomy). This patient should be informed that he may experience which of the following adverse effects associated with this procedure?
A) Persistent feelings of hunger and thirst
B) Constipation or bowel incontinence
C) Diarrhea and feelings of fullness
D) Gastric reflux and belching
Ans: C
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Following a Billroth I, the patient may have problems with feelings of fullness, dumping syndrome, and diarrhea. Hunger and thirst, constipation, and gastric reflux are not adverse effects associated with this procedure.
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