Post-Surgical Nutritional Care Flashcards
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A duodenal switch patient is at highest risk for deficiency of which vitamins compared with other bariatric procedures?
Answer: Fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K
The duodenal switch causes significant fat malabsorption, greatly increasing risk of fat-soluble vitamin deficiencies.
A patient 2 weeks post-surgery reports drinking only 500 mL of fluid daily. What is the counselor's primary concern?
Answer: Dehydration, the most common cause of readmission after bariatric surgery
Inadequate fluid intake leads to dehydration, which is the leading reason for hospital readmission after bariatric surgery.
Why should NSAIDs like ibuprofen generally be avoided after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass?
Answer: They increase the risk of marginal ulcers at the anastomosis
NSAIDs significantly raise the risk of marginal ulceration at the gastrojejunal anastomosis.
A pregnant patient 1 year after gastric bypass asks about nutrition. What is the most important counseling point?
Answer: She needs closer micronutrient monitoring, including B12, iron, folate, and vitamin D
Pregnancy after bariatric surgery requires enhanced micronutrient surveillance because deficiencies can harm fetal development.
Which protein source is most appropriate during the full-liquid stage after surgery?
Answer: Whey protein isolate shakes or skim milk
Liquid protein sources such as whey isolate shakes meet protein goals while respecting the liquid-only texture stage.
A patient reports intolerance to red meat 4 months after sleeve gastrectomy. What should the counselor recommend first?
Answer: Substitute moist, softer protein sources like fish, eggs, and ground poultry
Dense, dry meats are commonly poorly tolerated, so moist and softer proteins help maintain intake.
What is the main nutritional rationale for prioritizing protein first at each meal post-surgery?
Answer: Limited pouch capacity means protein must be eaten before filling up on other foods
Because portion capacity is small, eating protein first ensures requirements are met before satiety occurs.