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Which action will the nurse recommend to the patient who has undergone surgical resection of a malignant gastric tumor and now reports vertigo, tachycardia, syncope, pallor, and increased perspiration within 30 minutes after eating? Lie down. Drink more water with meals. Eat a high-carbohydrate diet. Breathe deeply and cough every 2 hours.

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          Which action will the nurse recommend to the patient who has undergone surgical resection of a malignant gastric tumor and now reports vertigo, tachycardia, syncope, pallor, and increased perspiration within 30 minutes after eating?
 Lie down.
Drink more water with meals.
Eat a high-carbohydrate diet. Breathe deeply and cough every 2 hours.

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06/26/2024

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These symptoms could indicate a postprandial hypotensive response, which is common after gastric surgery, especially when a significant portion of the stomach has been removed. Show more…

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Which action will the nurse recommend to the patient who has undergone surgical resection of a malignant gastric tumor and now reports vertigo, tachycardia, syncope, pallor, and increased perspiration within 30 minutes after eating? Lie down. Drink more water with meals. Eat a high-carbohydrate diet. Breathe deeply and cough every 2 hours.