A client has a gastrectomy and vagotomy for treatment of peptic ulcer disease.Why was the vagotomy performed?
A)to anastomose the remaining portion of the stomach to the bowel
B)to remove the vagal innervation to the fundus of the stomach
C)to remove the perforated section of the stomach or bowel
D)to prevent further hemorrhage from the site

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Gastrectomy,with or without vagotomy (removal of the vagal innervation to the fundus of the stomach),is the surgical treatment used for clients who have perforated ulcers or for ulcers that are resistant to medical treatment.

A Client Has a Gastrectomy and Vagotomy for Treatment of Peptic