Malabsorption Problems Are Expected in Patients After Weight Loss Surgery

question 85

Multiple Choice

Malabsorption problems are expected in patients after weight loss surgery because of which of the following?

• A) Patients stop eating nutritious food.
• B) The duodenum is bypassed, so nutrients are not completely broken down.
• C) Vitamin supplements cannot be absorbed.
• D) GERD develops.

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World War I

A global conflict that took place primarily in Europe from 1914 to 1918, involving many world powers.