At His First Postoperative Checkup Appointment After a Gastrojejunostomy (Billroth

question 44

Multiple Choice

At his first postoperative checkup appointment after a gastrojejunostomy (Billroth II) ,a patient reports that dizziness,weakness,and palpitations occur about 20 minutes after each meal. The nurse will teach the patient to

• A)increase the amount of fluid with meals.
• B)eat foods that are higher in carbohydrates.
• C)lie down for about 30 minutes after eating.
• D)drink sugared fluids or eat candy after meals.

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