A client who had a Billroth I procedure is beginning to eat solid foods. The nurse should assess the client for the development of dumping syndrome by determining the presence of which of the following?
  1. Bradycardia
  2. Diarrhea
  3. Fever
  4. Tumor formation
Explanation
Answer - B - Symptoms of dumping syndrome can occur within 5 minutes to 3 hours after eating and include nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, diaphoresis, abdominal pain, diarrhea, syncope, and hyperactive bowel sounds.
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