Following a gastric resection, which of the following actions would the nurse reinforce with the client in order to alleviate the distress from dumping syndrome?

The correct answer is D. Eating a low-carbohydrate diet. (A) Six small meals are recommended. (B) Liquids after meals increase the time food empties from the stomach. (C) Lying down after meals is recommended to prevent gravity from producing dumping. (D) A low-carbohydrate diet will prevent a hypertonic bolus, which causes dumping.

Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort

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AEating three large meals a day
BDrinking small amounts of liquids with meals
CTaking a long walk after meals
DEating a low-carbohydrate diet

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A
7% (2)
B
3% (1)
C
10% (3)
D
79% (23)

Explanation

(A) Six small meals are recommended. (B) Liquids after meals increase the time food empties from the stomach. (C) Lying down after meals is recommended to prevent gravity from producing dumping. (D) A low-carbohydrate diet will prevent a hypertonic bolus, which causes dumping.

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