Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
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A client with a peptic ulcer had a partial gastrectomy and vagotomy (Billroth I).
Correct answer
D
Rationale
To prevent dumping syndrome, the client should avoid large meals high in simple sugars and liquids, which can cause rapid gastric emptying. The client should recline after meals, drink fluids between meals, and reduce carbohydrate intake to stabilize digestion.