A patient who has a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes tells the nurse that the patient is scheduled to have laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) surgical procedure. Which of the following comments is most appropriate for the nurse to make to this patient?

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Option A acknowledges the patient's decision to have a surgical procedure and provides supportive evidence for the patient's decision. This option also does not make assumptions or judgments about the patient's motivations for undergoing the surgery. Option B is incorrect because it is not necessarily true that all surgical procedures are dangerous for patients with diabetes. Option C is incorrect because it makes an assumption about the patient's motivations and can be perceived as judgmental or dismissive. Option D is incorrect because LAGB is not contraindicated for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and can be an appropriate option for some patients.

A Patient Who Has a Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes