A nurse is presenting a class at a bariatric clinic about the different types of surgical procedures offered by the clinic
When describing the implications of different types of surgeries, the nurse should address which of the following topics? Select all that apply.
A) Specific lifestyle changes associated with each procedure
B) Implications of each procedure for eating habits
C) Effects of different surgeries on bowel function
D) Effects of various bariatric surgeries on fertility
E) Effects of different surgeries on safety of future immunizations
Ans: A, B, C
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Different bariatric surgical procedures entail different lifestyle modifications; patients must be well informed about the specific lifestyle changes, eating habits, and bowel habits that may result from a particular procedure. Bariatric surgeries do not influence the future use of immunizations or fertility, though pregnancy should be avoided for 18 months after bariatric surgery.
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