A client after gastric surgery develops weakness, dizziness, and cramping shortly after meals. Which teaching is appropriate?

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B. Lie down after meals and avoid concentrated sweets — Symptoms suggest dumping syndrome. Smaller meals, avoiding concentrated sweets, separating fluids from meals, and lying down after eating may help.

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A. Drink large amounts of fluid with meals

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C. Eat one large meal daily

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D. Increase simple sugars to maintain energy