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A young woman presents at the clinic six weeks after a gastric bypass surgery. She had...

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A young woman presents at the clinic six weeks after a gastricbypass surgery. She had more than 100 lbs. to lose and so far, haslost 40 lbs. She expected to gain some strength and beginexercising, but she is very weak. She states that at times she istoo weak to even comb her hair. She eats small meals several timesa day, but has watery diarrhea and is nauseated much of the time.She is losing her hair and is very discouraged. Explain how gastricbypass affects your ability to absorb and use nutrients. Include inyour answer specific facts, data, examples,

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In the gastric bypass surgery the entire nutrient absorption normally taking place in the upper intestines in the duodenum no longer happens Because the duodenum is very active in    See Answer
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