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kodithompson

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Which adolescent could be a candidate for bariatric surgery if he or she has completed the majority of his or her growth spurt?
 a. a 15-year-old boy with a BMI of 30 and hypertension
 b. a 17-year-old girl with a BMI of 32 and type 2 diabetes
 c. a 17-year-old girl with a BMI of 37 and severe obstructive sleep apnea
 d. a 16-year-old girl with a BMI of 38 and dyslipidemia
 e. a 16-year-old boy with a BMI of 39 and mild nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

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Xerostomia is a side effect of many medications and can make chewing and swallowing more difficult.
 
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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kodithompson

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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