The nurse is caring for a patient who has dumping syndrome from high carbohydrate foods being administered over a period of less than 20 minutes. What is a nursing measure to prevent or minimize the dumping syndrome?
a) Administer the feeding at a warm temperature to decrease peristalsis.
b) Administer the feeding with the patient in semi-Fowler's position to decrease transit time influenced by gravity.
c) Administer the feeding by bolus to prevent continuous intestinal distention.
d) Administer the feeding with about 100 mL of fluid to dilute the high carbohydrate concentration.
Answer: b) Administer the feeding with the patient in semi-Fowler's position to decrease transit time influenced by gravity.
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