Question

the nurse is assisting with providing discharge instructions to a client following gastrectomy and would instruct the client to take which measure to assist in preventing dumping syndrome? answer options: 1. ambulate following a meal 2. limit the fluids taken with meals 3. eat cakes and pastries only if they are homemade 4. eat three meals a day rather than small, frequent meals

Explanation:

Dumping syndrome after gastrectomy occurs when food moves too quickly from the stomach to the small intestine. Limiting fluids with meals helps slow down the passage of food. Ambulation after a meal can worsen it. Homemade cakes and pastries are not relevant to prevention. Eating three large meals instead of small - frequent ones is incorrect as small, frequent meals are recommended.

Answer:

1. Limit the fluids taken with meals