Following a Gastric Emptying Scan, a Patient Is Found to Have

question 121

Multiple Choice

Following a gastric emptying scan, a patient is found to have an increased gastric emptying rate.The nurse should suspect which of the following conditions, based on this finding? Select all that apply.

• A)Anorexia nervosa
• B)Gastroesophageal reflux
• C)Dumping syndrome
• D)Diabetes
• E)Malabsorption syndromes

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