When a Patient Has a History of a Total Gastrectomy

question 5

Multiple Choice

When a patient has a history of a total gastrectomy, the nurse will monitor for clinical manifestations of

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

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Definitions:

Sperm

The male reproductive cell or gamete of an animal, which is capable of fertilizing the female ovum (egg) to produce offspring.

Posterior Surface

Refers to the back part or surface of an object, structure, or body part.

Thyroid Gland

A butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, energy, and growth.

Parathyroid

Small glands located on the thyroid gland in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone, which regulates calcium levels in the blood.