An Older Patient Had a Subtotal Gastrectomy After Being Diagnosed

question 1

Multiple Choice

An older patient had a subtotal gastrectomy after being diagnosed with stomach cancer.What long-term mental health risk related to this procedure should the nurse discuss with the patient?

• A) The increased risk of depression
• B) The risk of vitamin B12-related dementia.
• C) The risk of postsurgical delirium
• D) The increased risk of Parkinson disease

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