Dumping Syndrome

Question 1

Pathophysiology

What is it ?

What is it secondary to?

Answer 1

The stomach empties too quickly after eating and the client experiences many
uncomfortable to severe side effects… usually secondary to

gastric bypass,

gastrectomy, or

gall bladder disease.

Question 2

6 S\S

Answer 2

1. Fullness
2. Faintness
3. Weakness
4. Cramping
5. Diarrhea
6. Palpitations

Question 3

5 Tx

Answer 3

a. Semi­recumbent with meals
other words we want them to lay back when they eat meals to keep food in this in their
stomach

b. Lie down after meals
c. No __fluid with meals (drink in between meals)
d. Meals should be small and frequent rather than large

e. Avoid foods high in ________carbs_ and electrolytes
Carbs and electrolytes empty fast.

Question 4

Lay on _____ side to keep food in the stomach.
Left side lying = _____?
Right side lying = _____?

Answer 4

Lay on left side to keep food in the stomach.
Left side lying = Leaves it in
Right side lying = Releases it