Anemia is a possible complication following gastric bypass surgery. Which statement is true?
a. Clients need to be taught the importance of taking vitamin B12 because evidence of anemia may not appear until years later.
b. Dumping syndrome causes anemia because the stomach is the major site for iron absorption.
c. The resulting increased gastric secretions impede iron and vitamin B12 absorption.
d. Fat malabsorption causes malabsorption of fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamin B12.
a
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A) plot and interpret the child's CDC growth chart. B) monitor his weight every month. C) compare the child to his siblings or siblings in the family. D) monitor his height every month.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false