Two weeks following a Billroth II (gastrojejunostomy), a client develops nausea, diarrhea, and diaphoresis after every meal. When the nurse develops a teaching plan for this client, which expected outcome statement is the most relevant?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Client describes a schedule for antacid use with other prescribed medications: While antacids might be part of the management plan, they do not address the underlying issue of rapid gastric emptying. B. This is the most relevant outcome for a client who has developed post-Billroth II dumping syndrome, characterized by nausea, diarrhea, and diaphoresis after meals. Small, frequent meals with fluid intake between meals can help regulate blood sugar levels and reduce the rapid emptying of stomach contents into the small intestine, which is a primary cause of dumping syndrome. C. Smoking can affect overall health but is not directly related to dumping syndrome. D. Stress management is important for overall well-being but does not directly address the physiological changes causing dumping syndrome.