A Client Asks the Nurse About Liposuction as a Means

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client asks the nurse about liposuction as a means to lose body fat. Which statements by the nurse are true with regard to this procedure? Select all that apply.

• A)It does not involve the use of an anesthetic.
• B)It is considered a cosmetic procedure.
• C)It is associated with high mortality rates.
• D)It limits the amount of food the client consumes.
• E)It requires wearing compression garments postoperatively.

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