Question

A patient who appears to be recovering well from a gastric resection starts to feel better and begins to eat a regular diet. Less than an hour after eating he feels nauseous, his pulse begins to race, and he starts vomiting.

1. What do these symptoms indicate?

2. What interventions should the nurse consider?

3. What foods should the patient avoid?

Answer 1

Answer:- 01

A major complications of gastrectomy is Dumping Syndrome .

Dumping Syndrome :- A starchy food suddenly dump into small intestine, Before gastrectomy sugar and starch mostly absorption by stomach.

Sign and symptoms :-

Nausea

Vomiting

Rapid heart rate

Diarrhea

Flushing light-headedness

The food content falls faster than normal into small intestine.

Answer :-02

Nursing intervention of Dumping Syndrome:-

1).Eat five to six small meals a day to avoid overloading the stomach.

2).Lie down for about 15 minutes after eating to help slow gastric emptying.

3).Avoid very hot or very cold foods and liquids,these can increase the severity of Dumping Syndrome.

Answer :- 03 Patient Avoid foods in Dumping Syndrome :-

1). Avoid simple sugar such as Cola, candy , sweets , cakes.

2). Don't take liquids with meals

3). Avoid excessive hot and cold food

Note :-Give high fibers diet frequently and small quantity.