What should the nurse caution the client in planning the discharge teaching if a client diagnosed with a peptic ulcer has a partial gastrectomy and vagotomy (Billroth I)?
Avoid eating large meals that are high in simple sugars and liquids.
Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired?
(1) client should recline for 30 minutes after eating
(2) fluids should be given between meals
(3) intake of carbohydrates should be reduced along with highly spiced foods
(4) correctbasic guidelines to teach a postgastrectomy client are measures to prevent dumping syndrome, which include: lying down for 30 minutes after meals, drinking fluids between meals, and reducing intake of carbohydrates