A patient recovering from a gastrojejunostomy (Billroth II) for treatment of a duodenal ulcer develops dizziness,weakness,and palpitations,with an urge to defecate about 20 minutes after eating.To avoid recurrence of these symptoms,what should the nurse teach the patient to do?
A) Increase fluid intake with meals.
B) Lie down for about 30 minutes after each meal.
C) Drink sugared fluids or eat candy after each meal.
D) Eat a high-carbohydrate,low-fat diet in six small feedings a day.
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