A client is to undergo gastric bypass surgery. Which part of the intestine is cut to connect to the newly created pouch in the superior portion of the stomach?
A)Omentum
B)Jejunum
C)Duodenum
D)Subcutaneous tissue

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In gastric bypass surgery, the jejunum is cut and connected to the newly created pouch in the superior portion of the stomach to allow food to bypass a portion of the small intestine, which reduces calorie and nutrient absorption.

A Client Is to Undergo Gastric Bypass Surgery