When Caring for a Patient with a History of a Total

question 6

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient with a history of a total gastrectomy,the nurse will monitor for

• A)constipation.
• B)dehydration.
• C)elevated total serum cholesterol.
• D)cobalamin (vitamin B₁₂) deficiency.

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