Sixty-four-year-old Jeffery Thomson has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He has experienced a 20-pound weight loss in the past 2 months due to decreased appetite and difficulty eating. He will begin cancer treatment in a week and is visiting with the registered dietitian for nutrition counseling. Mr. Thomson continues his cancer treatment and is scheduled for esophageal resection. What is a
possible complication after surgery?
A) reflux
B) urinary incontinence
C) inability to taste food
D) dumping syndrome
A
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