OVERVIEW

Care of the Person Undergoing Bariatric Surgery is organized by Nurse.com - OnCourse Learning Corporation.

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/28
Course Originally Released On: 04/01/25

Overview:
The goal of this course is to equip acute care nurses with knowledge of various bariatric surgical options and the care of patients undergoing these procedures.

Goals and Learning Outcomes:
Extensively studied, obesity is a contributing factor to a variety of medical comorbidities, including stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, renal disease, respiratory issues, osteoarthritis, infections, and specific cancers. According to the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the likelihood of a patient with moderate obesity achieving and sustaining a normal body weight is less than 1%. Bariatric surgery has provided many patients struggling with obesity a chance to improve their health and overall quality of life. To provide optimal care for patients who are considering or have undergone bariatric surgery, nurses need to be aware of up-to-date information regarding bariatric surgery and its related nursing considerations.

The goal of this course is to equip acute care nurses with knowledge of various bariatric surgical options and the care of patients undergoing these procedures.

After taking this course, you should be able to:

Describe the evaluation and qualification process for patients before bariatric surgery.
Recall commonly performed bariatric surgical options available for patients with obesity.
Identify nursing considerations to optimize care for patients receiving bariatric surgery.