Which of the Following Statements About Bariatric Surgery Is TRUE

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about bariatric surgery is TRUE?

• A) The potential benefits of bariatric surgery always outweigh the risks.
• B) About 85% of people who undergo bariatric surgery are able to lose significant amounts of weight and keep it off.
• C) Although many people who have undergone bariatric surgery lose weight, they typically do not resolve or even reduce their risk for type 2 diabetes.
• D) After bariatric surgery, many patients face a lifetime of chronic diarrhea, vomiting, and nutritional deficiencies.

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Definitions:

Perfectly Inelastic

A market condition where the quantity demanded or supplied is unresponsive to price changes, depicted graphically as a vertical line.

Supply

The total amount of a product or service available for purchase at any given price level.

Inflation Rate

The percentage rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

Nominal Rate

The interest rate unadjusted for inflation; the face value rate expressed as a percentage.