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Obesity
Surgical Options
Preop Nursing Considerations
Post-op Nursing Considerations
Diet Progression
100

Obesity impacts which part of the body.

What is every part of the body?

100

This is the less invasive procedure

What is the lap band?

100

This can cause temptation and can be a deterrent from pre-op diet.

What is trigger foods?

100

Patients are encouraged soon after surgery to do this to help with recovery.

What is ambulate?

100

Medications should be no bigger than ____, or it will need to be crushed. 

What is a dime?

200

Being aware of the physical and mental impacts that obesity can cause for individuals. 

What is bariatric sensitivity?

200

80% of the stomach is removed and there is no re-routing of intestines.

What is the gastric sleeve?

200
The BMI has to be in a certain range in order to be considered for bariatric surgery.

What is BMI of greater than 35%?

200

The incisions are infected and typically present in this manner. 

What is red, drainage, painful, and open?

200
The patient should chew food to what consistency before swallowing.

What is apple sauce consistency?

300

How a person feels about themselves or their image.

What is self-essteem?

300
A small pouch is made with the tissue from the stomach and then reconnected with the lower intestines further down.

What is gastric by-pass?

300

Patients are informed to drink this the morning of the surgery.

What is a carb-loading shake?

300

A patient can not advance diet without this being in place.

What is doctor's order?

300

The first two weeks after surgery the diet consists of ___and ___.

What is Full liquid diet and protein shakes. 

400

Individuals who are obese can isolate themselves. 

What is increased social anxiety?

400
Surgical intervention for obesity can help with this disease and improve symptoms.
What is diabetes?
400

Patients are encouraged to have this in place before surgery to increase success.

What is have a good support system?

400

Patients complain of being feeling bloated and having sporadic pain throughout the abdomen.

What is gas pain?

400

The amount of fluid a patient should consume in a day.

What is 64-100 ounces of fluid?

500

As a healthcare provider, this should be in place in order to accommodate individuals and decrease social worries.

What is weight appropriate equipment?

500

The gastric by-pass is the best option for someone who suffers from this.

What is acid reflux?

500

Patient are put on a pre-operative diet for what reason. 

What is to decrease liver size?

500

The best way to combat gas pain.

What is ambulate?

500

The amount of protein men and women should have in a day.

What is 80g for men and 60g for women?