The patient who had a gastrostomy complains to the nurse about frequent episodes of dumping syndrome.What can the nurse recommend to this patient to decrease this problem?
A)Eat small,frequent meals.
B)Include more fiber in meals.
C)Increase seasoning on food.
D)Limit intake to semiliquids.

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The symptoms of dumping syndrome can be reduced by consuming small frequent meals of mildly seasoned food; extra fiber is not essential.

The Patient Who Had a Gastrostomy Complains to the Nurse