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Bariatric Surgery
This test is based on the course by Dana Bartlett, RN, MSN
Contact Hours:
1.5
Price:
$2.99
Course Free with purchase of unlimited courses!
Price includes all materials and certificate of completion.
Price includes online testing.
Target audience:
RN's, LPN's and Registered Nurse Practitioners
Difficulty level:
Intermediate
Format:
Homestudy
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Bariatric Surgery
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Bariatric Surgery
Course Description
This continuing education course for nurses on Bariatric Surgery first looks at the problem of obesity and then covers bariatric surgery. Topics covered include: the two major techniques of bariatric surgery, the complications of bariatric surgery and postoperative period.
Learning Objectives
The participant will identify three health problems associated with obesity.
The participant will identify the specific body mass index that defines obesity.
The participant will identify the two basic techniques of bariatric surgery.
The participant will Identify three complications of bariatric surgery.
The participant will identify one nutritional complication of bariatric surgery.
The participant will identify the most important major nutrient needed after bariatric surgery.
The participant will identify two micronutrients that can be affected by bariatric surgery.
The participant will identify two eating behaviors the bariatric surgical patient must develop.
Course Outline
Introduction
Obesity: Definition
Diagnosis, Pathogenesis, and Complications
Bariatric Surgery: The Basics Complications of Bariatric Surgery
After the Surgery
Psychological Issues
Nutritional Issues
Plastic Surgery After Bariatric Surgery
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