Author Question: Which adolescent could be a candidate for bariatric surgery if he or she has completed the majority ... (Read 23 times)

kodithompson · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

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

Question 2

Xerostomia is a side effect of many medications and can make chewing and swallowing more difficult.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false