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A client with a subtotal gastrectomy is scheduled for discharge. To lessen the possibility of dumping syndrome, the nurse should instruct the client to:

ExplanationDumping syndrome is a direct result of surgical removal of a large portion of the stomach and the pyloric sphincter. It is the rapid dumping of food into the jejunum without proper mixing and digestion. To minimize the occurrence of dumping syndrome, lying down after eating, eating a diet high in both fat and protein but low in carbohydrates, and no fluids with meals is suggested.