A Client Is Undergoing Bariatric Surgery

question 7

Multiple Choice

A client is undergoing bariatric surgery. As a part of the team, the OTA is interacting with a psychologist. What will the psychologist most likely address for this client?

• A) Behavior modification and counseling after surgery
• B) Coping strategies for the new body
• C) Relaxation strategies for anxiety
• D) Problem solving for meal preparation

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Definitions:

Highly Contagious

Refers to diseases or conditions that can be easily and rapidly spread from one individual to another through direct contact or proximity.

Terminal Illness

A disease or condition that is deemed incurable or irreversible and is expected to result in the death of the patient within a relatively short period of time.

HIV-Negative

A status indicating that an individual does not have the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), based on testing.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system in response to antigens, which help to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.