Question

a client has had a partial gastrectomy, and the nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions. the nurse would reinforce instructions to the client about the need for which supplements? select all that apply. answer options 1 antacid use 2 iron supplements 3 antibiotic therapy 4 calcium supplements 5 vitamin b₁₂ injections

Explanation:

After partial gastrectomy, the stomach's ability to produce intrinsic - factor is reduced, which is necessary for vitamin B₁₂ absorption, so vitamin B₁₂ injections are needed. Also, the stomach's role in iron and calcium absorption is affected, leading to a need for iron and calcium supplements. Antacid use is not a supplement. Antibiotic therapy is for infection treatment, not a supplement for post - gastrectomy patients.

Answer:

1. Iron supplements
2. Calcium supplements
3. Vitamin B₁₂ injections