The Nurse Provides Discharge Instructions to a Patient Following Gastric

The nurse provides discharge instructions to a patient following gastric bypass surgery for treatment of obesity. The nurse teaches the patient to

A) avoid foods high in carbohydrates and not to drink fluids with meals.
B) maintain a liquid diet for about 6 weeks until gastric healing is complete.
C) eat a high carbohydrate, high-roughage diet to promote bowel function when solid foods are allowed.
D) exercise and massage to prevent the development of flabby skin resulting from massive weight loss.