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Malnutrition Following Bariatric Surgery

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Course Overview

Malnutrition Following Bariatric Surgery

Author: Edith Fomuso
RN, MSN, CCM, DPM

Several types of malnutrition can occur after a bariatric procedure, with some appearing more frequently depending on the type of surgery performed. Malnutrition can happen for several reasons, the most common being poor compliance with dietary recommendations. So, how do providers determine if the patient is malnourished, the type of malnutrition, and how to treat it? These topics and more will be covered in this course.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Epidemiology
  3. Etiology
  4. Dietary Guidelines for Bariatric Patients
  5. Types of Malnutrition
  6. Diagnosing Malnutrition
  7. Interventions and Treatment
  8. Patient Education
  9. Conclusion
  10. References

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 Malnutrition Following Bariatric Surgery. It will take the average learner 90 minutes to complete and awards 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 enhanced awareness of the signs and symptoms of malnutrition in bariatric surgery patients, allowing for early intervention and improved patient outcomes. 
  2. Demonstrate understanding of evidence-based interventions and dietary modifications to address malnutrition effectively. 
  3. Identify ways of being better prepared to provide comprehensive care to bariatric surgery patients and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

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

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

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.

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Course created on: August 06, 2024

Course Expires on: August 06, 2027

Course Offering: #225