After Gastric Bypass Surgery,the Patient Is Getting Vitamin B₁₂ Via

After gastric bypass surgery,the patient is getting vitamin B₁₂ via injection.The patient asks why he can't get the vitamin by mouth.The nurse explains that:

A) the patient may not have enough intrinsic factor for normal absorption.
B) the patient would have to drink water, and the small intestine can't handle water.
C) the vitamin is absorbed in the upper part of the small bowel and would travel too fast.
D) all vitamins are absorbed in the terminal ileum and it would take too long for B₁₂.

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