Question

a nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a gastric bypass. the nurse notes that bowel sounds are present. which of the following foods should the nurse provide at the initial feeding?

vanilla pudding

apple juice

diet ginger ale

clear liquids

Explanation:

After gastric bypass surgery, initial feeding typically starts with clear liquids as they are easily tolerated, non - irritating, and help to reintroduce fluids and nutrients gently. Vanilla pudding is a semisolid and not appropriate for initial feeding. Apple juice has a higher sugar content and may cause discomfort or dumping syndrome. Diet ginger ale has carbonation which can cause gas and discomfort in a postoperative gastric bypass patient. Clear liquids like water, broth, or clear fruit juices (but in this case the best option among the choices is clear liquids as a category, but from the options, clear liquids is the correct choice for initial feeding after gastric bypass when bowel sounds are present.

Answer:

D. Clear liquids