Author Question: Any person who wants to lose weight quickly is considered a candidate for bariatric surgery. ... (Read 72 times)

OSWALD · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

Any person who wants to lose weight quickly is considered a candidate for bariatric surgery.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

A gastrostomy is a procedure involving the passage of a flexible fiberoptic gastroscope to inspect the mucosal walls of the stomach.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

IRincones · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
People who have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or more, weigh 110 pounds (45.4 kg) more than their ideal weight or have failed to lose weight under a doctor's care is a potential candidate for bariatric surgery.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
A gastrostomy is the establishment of a temporary or permanent opening in the stomach to be used for gastrointestinal decompression or alimentation for a prolonged period when nutrition cannot be maintained by other means because the patient may be too ill.