Bariatric patients are at greater risk for all of the following, EXCEPT:
A) Arrhythmias
B) Cardiac failure
C) Systemic hypertension
D) Bradycardia

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Bariatric patients are at increased risk for arrhythmias, cardiac failure, and systemic hypertension due to the strain on the heart and circulatory system caused by excessive weight. However, they are not at increased risk for bradycardia (slow heart rate). In fact, many obese individuals have a higher resting heart rate due to an increased demand for oxygenation of their tissues.

Bariatric Patients Are at Greater Risk for All of the Following