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The nurse is caring for a client who has recently undergone a partial gastrectomy.The client reports becoming dizzy and sweaty with heart palpitations about 2 hours after eating.The client is now afraid to eat anything.Which is the nurse's best response?


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Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A tiny region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, essentially serving as the body's internal clock.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep patterns and seasonal biological rhythms.

Positron Emission Tomography

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