Practice Question
The client recovering from an esophagogastrectomy is preparing for discharge. What instructions should be included in the dietary teaching for this client?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Avoid snacking in between meal times
Rationale:
🔶 Clients recovering from an esophagogastrectomy (Whipple) should avoid snacking between meals to ensure proper nutritional absorption and prevent gastric overload.
🔶 High-protein foods should be encouraged, as they help with healing and tissue regeneration.
🔶 Pureed foods may be necessary in the immediate recovery phase, but solid foods should eventually be reintroduced.
🔶 Lying flat after meals may increase the risk of gastric reflux and should be avoided.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4