• Critical care nurse · Aug 2016

    Progressive Care of Obese Patients.

    • Lori A Dambaugh and Margaret M Ecklund.
    • Lori A. Dambaugh is an assistant professor of nursing and clinical nurse specialist track coordinator, Wegmans School of Nursing, St John Fisher College, Rochester, New York.Margaret M. Ecklund is an advance practice nurse working as a clinical nurse specialist with the wound, ostomy, and skin care team for Legacy Health, Portland Oregon.
    • Crit Care Nurse. 2016 Aug 1; 36 (4): 58-63.

    AbstractObese patients have complex needs that complicate their care during hospitalization. These patients often have comorbid conditions, including hypertension, heart failure, obstructive sleep apnea, pressure ulcers, and difficulty with mobility. Obese patients may be well served in the progressive care setting because they may require more intensive nursing care than can be delivered in a general care unit. Progressive care nurses have core competencies that enable them to safely and effectively care for obese patients. A plan of care with interdisciplinary collaboration illustrates the integrative care for obese progressive care patients. (Critical Care Nurse 2016; 36[4]:58-63).©2016 American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

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