A Patient Who Had Extensive Gastric Surgery for Stomach Cancer

A patient who had extensive gastric surgery for stomach cancer reports feeling sick and diaphoretic with abdominal cramping about 20 minutes after eating. The nurse is providing information about dumping syndrome. Which information is correct? (Select all that apply.)

A) The patient is experiencing one of the most common complications.
B) Food enters the jejunum without adequate amounts of digestive juices.
C) The condition is lifelong and may require treatment with insulin.
D) High concentrations of electrolytes and sugar draws fluid into the bowel.
E) The patient will need to eat some candy or drink juice containing sugar.