The nurse is contributing to a patient's teaching plan on how to avoid dumping syndrome after a gastrectomy. Which of the following would be included in the teaching?

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Dumping syndrome occurs when food or liquid moves too quickly from the stomach to the small intestine, causing uncomfortable symptoms such as cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. To avoid this, patients are typically advised to avoid fluids with meals and to wait at least 30 minutes after eating before drinking anything. Increasing activity after eating and eating heavy meals can actually worsen dumping syndrome. There is no specific recommendation to increase carbohydrate intake to avoid dumping syndrome.

The Nurse Is Contributing to a Patient's Teaching Plan on How