The Nurse Explains That the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse explains that the laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding surgery is best described as which type of bariatric surgery?

• A) Restrictive
• B) Malabsorptive
• C) Restrictive/malabsorptive
• D) Obstructive

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Definitions:

Cash Payback Period

The duration of time it takes for an investment to generate enough cash flow to recover its initial cost.

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