The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client following a gastroduodenostomy for treatment of a peptic ulcer. Which of the following client statements indicate that the teaching has been effective?
A)"Persistent heartburn is expected after surgery."
B)"I will try to drink liquids along with my meals."
C)"Vitamin supplements may be needed to prevent problems with anemia."
D)"I will need to choose foods that are low in fat and high in carbohydrate."

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Cobalamin deficiency may occur after partial gastrectomy, and the client may need to receive cobalamin via injections or nasal spray. Foods that have moderate fat and low carbohydrate should be chosen to prevent dumping syndrome. Ingestion of liquids with meals is avoided to prevent dumping syndrome. Although peptic ulcer disease may recur, persistent heartburn is not expected after surgery and the client should call the health care provider if this occurs.

The Nurse Is Providing Discharge Teaching for a Client Following