A few months after bariatric surgery,the patient tells the nurse,"My skin is hanging in folds.I think I need cosmetic surgery." Which following response by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) "The skinfolds will gradually disappear once most of the weight is lost."
B) "The important thing is that your weight loss is improving your health."
C) "Perhaps you would like to talk to a counsellor about your body image."
D) "Cosmetic surgery is certainly a possibility once your weight has stabilized."
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