Bariatric Surgery: Post-Op Considerations

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Epidemiology of Obesity 
3. Etiology/Causes 
4. Types of Bariatric Procedures 
5. Expected Side Effects 
6. Post-Op Nursing Interventions 
   1. Pain Management 
   2. VTE Prophylaxis 
   3. Incentive Spirometer Use 
   4. Ambulation/Exercise 
   5. Nausea/Vomiting Relief 
   6. Wound/Incision Care 
   7. Constipation 
7. Dietary Guidelines 
8. Follow-up Guidelines 
9. Complications 
10. Support Groups and Resources 
11. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Bariatric Surgery: Post-Op Considerations. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Demonstrate understanding post-op considerations for bariatric surgery.  
2. Demonstrate being familiar with evidence-based interventions to promote healing and recovery after bariatric surgery. 
3. Demonstrate being able to create tailored care plans and follow-up care to promote long-term success and well-being. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.