A Nurse Is Explaining About the Advantages and Disadvantages of Gastric

question 24

Multiple Choice

A nurse is explaining about the advantages and disadvantages of gastric banding surgery to a client who is scheduled for the procedure. Which statements made by the nurse with regard to the advantages and disadvantages of gastric banding surgery are correct?

• A) Gastric banding surgery promotes weight loss by limiting the amount of food that can be consumed and producing early satiety.
• B) Gastric banding surgery is a laparoscopic procedure and does not carry the typical risks associated with surgery.
• C) Gastric banding surgery carries no risk of a ruptured suture line.
• D) Gastric banding surgery may cause vomiting.
• E) Gastric banding surgery carries the risk of rapid gastric emptying.

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