A patient who is obese is exploring bariatric surgery options and presented to a bariatric clinic for preliminary investigation. The nurse interviews the patient, analyzing and documenting the data. Which of the following nursing diagnoses may be a contraindication for bariatric surgery?

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It is expected that patients seeking bariatric surgery may have challenges with body image and selfesteem related to their obesity. Anxiety is also expected when facing surgery. However, if the patients knowledge remains deficient regarding the risks and realistic expectations for surgery, this may show that the patient is not an appropriate surgical candidate.

A Patient Who Is Obese Is Exploring Bariatric Surgery Options