The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a patient who has dumping syndrome. Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching of what this condition is?

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Dumping syndrome is a condition that occurs when food rapidly enters the jejunum. This causes a shift of fluid into the bowel, leading to decreased blood volume and possible hypotension. Glucose levels can also rise rapidly, leading to symptoms such as abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Delayed gastric emptying refers to gastroparesis, which is a separate condition. Digestive secretions entering the esophagus is called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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