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
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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.