Browse - Aspirin Therapy Updated 2... > Browse - Positive Attitude can Lea... > Browse - About Congenital Anomalie... > Browse - Texas - Caring for the Ag...

Obesity Updated
The purpose of this course is to increase the understanding of the professional nurse regarding the current problems and health threats facing the morbidly obese patient. A consideration will be given relative to the treatment, support, as well as surgical intervention when undergoing a weight loss program.

Course Publication Date: May 30, 2019

This course is available with NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active one year unlimited membership!

Author:Gloria Tartaglia RN
Course No:OBU051319
Contact Hours:2.00
Delivery Method:Online Self Study
Category:Community & Home Health
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Nutrition & Fitness & Complimentary
Pediatric Medicine
Psychiatric & Mental Health
Women's Health
  
Learning Objectives
  • Define Body Mass Index and understand how the BMI relates to normal/obese/morbidly obese individuals.
  • List the complications or comorbidities of morbid obesity.
  • Discuss the origins related to morbid obesity.
  • List the types of intervention for individuals labeled morbidly obese and discuss Bariatric Surgery.
  • Identify the post-bypass complications and the need for reconstructive surgical procedures post-weight loss.


 (312ms)
A4S-WEB2 216.73.216.117 url(WWW.MYFREECE.COM)-domain(WWW.MYFREECE.COM)-anon

Search Courses

Group Plan

Group plans are convenient and cost effective!

Company Information