The nurse is caring for a client who has a history of a total gastrectomy. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse monitor in the client?

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The client with a total gastrectomy does not secrete intrinsic factor, which is needed for cobalamin (vitamin B12) absorption. Because the stomach absorbs only small amounts of water and nutrients, the client is not at higher risk for dehydration, elevated cholesterol, or constipation.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Has a History