Book contents
- Morbid Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface to the Second Edition
- Preface to the First Edition
- Abbreviations
- Section 1 Pathophysiology
- Section 2 Preparation and pre-operative evaluation/management
- Section 3 Intra-operative management
- Section 4 Post-operative conditions
- 15 Post-operative analgesia
- 16 Post-anesthesia care unit: Management of anesthetic and surgical complications
- 17 Intensive care management of the critically ill obese patient
- 18 Post-operative rhabdomyolysis
- 19 Nursing considerations
- 20 Long-term complications following surgery
- 21 Anesthetic considerations for the post-bariatric surgery patient
- 22 Bariatric outcomes
- Section 5 Special topics
- Index
19 - Nursing considerations
from Section 4 - Post-operative conditions
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 04 May 2010
Book contents
- Morbid Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface to the Second Edition
- Preface to the First Edition
- Abbreviations
- Section 1 Pathophysiology
- Section 2 Preparation and pre-operative evaluation/management
- Section 3 Intra-operative management
- Section 4 Post-operative conditions
- 15 Post-operative analgesia
- 16 Post-anesthesia care unit: Management of anesthetic and surgical complications
- 17 Intensive care management of the critically ill obese patient
- 18 Post-operative rhabdomyolysis
- 19 Nursing considerations
- 20 Long-term complications following surgery
- 21 Anesthetic considerations for the post-bariatric surgery patient
- 22 Bariatric outcomes
- Section 5 Special topics
- Index
Summary
This chapter provides a guide for those caring for individuals of size during their hospital stay. Peri-operative and medical/surgical nurse managers should provide in-depth education and training prior to assigning a nurse to this patient population. Nursing care after bariatric surgery entails all the routine post-operative assessment that a prudent skilled nurse would perform on any patient who has just undergone abdominal surgery. It is important that the nursing staff understand the patient's complete clinical and medical history to ensure appropriate nutritional support. Hospital caregivers assuming responsibility for morbidly obese (MO) patients should attend an empathy training course. Awareness and responsiveness to special needs are important. The nurse should be aware that the patient may not ask for help when they need it, or make requests for other special needs. Treating this population with competence, safety, and compassion can make a significant difference to the patient's hospital experience.
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- Morbid ObesityPeri-operative ManagementPublisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2010