The nurse is discussing bariatric surgery complications with a patient. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of a common side effect of the procedure?
a. "I understand that gastric ulcers frequently occur in patients who have bariatric surgery."
b. "Gallstones are a common occurrence in patients who have bariatric surgery."
c. "I know an umbilical hernia might happen after I have bariatric surgery."
d. "Unfortunately I may experience gastritis after having bariatric surgery."
B
Nutritional deficiencies caused by the banding result in the formation of gallstones in a large percentage of bariatric surgery patients. About a third of patients who undergo bariatric surgery develop gallstones.
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a. insert a nasogastric tube and urinary catheter before the procedure. b. make sure that a computed tomography scan is performed first to rule out abdominal adhesions. c. know that the test will tell which specific organ has been injured. d. know that the return of clear fluid from the abdominal cavity means that the patient does not have an injury.
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A) Reduction of health-care costs associated with surgery. B) Ensuring as short a perioperative period as possible. C) Treating a wider range of health problems with surgery rather than medication. D) Using surgery as a preventative measure rather than just a treatment option.