Which statement by a postgastrectomy client indicates a need for further teaching regarding dumping syndrome?

The statement indicating a need for further teaching regarding dumping syndrome is related to the advice about drinking liquids with meals. Clients who have undergone gastrectomy are typically advised to limit their liquid intake during meals. This is because consuming liquids at the same time as solid food can increase the risk of dumping syndrome— a condition characterized by rapid gastric emptying, which leads to symptoms such as nausea, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea.

When liquids are consumed with meals, they can accelerate the passage of food from the stomach into the small intestine, exacerbating these symptoms. Therefore, clients are often taught to drink liquids either before meals or after meals, allowing time for the solid food to digest.

By contrast, the other statements reflect appropriate management strategies for dumping syndrome. Lying down after eating can help alleviate discomfort, avoiding concentrated sweets can prevent rapid gastric emptying, and eating smaller, more frequent meals can distribute food intake in a manner that minimizes symptoms. Each of these practices aims to manage or prevent the adverse effects associated with this condition following gastric surgery.