A patient 18 months after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass reports drinking wine nightly to 'unwind' and says it affects her more than before surgery. What is the most accurate educational response?
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A
Wine is safe after bypass because it contains no carbohydrates
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B
After bypass, alcohol reaches the bloodstream faster and peaks higher, raising intoxication and alcohol use disorder risk
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C
Alcohol tolerance increases after bypass, so she should drink more slowly
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D
Alcohol absorption is unchanged after bypass, so the effect is likely psychological