[Review the supplemental documents on bariatric sensitivity &
surgery from St. Mary's!] Correct Answers
Abdominal and stoma/ostomy assessment(normal vs. abnormal)
Correct Answers
Anorexia nervosa Correct Answers A.Restricted food intake
leading to significantly low body weight
B.Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, or persistent
behavior that interferes with weight gain, even though the
person is at a significantly low weight
C.Disturbance in the way one's weight or shape is experienced;
undue influence of body weight on self-evaluation; lack of
recognition of the seriousness of current low body weight
Types: Restricting type or Binge-eating/purging type
Bariatric post-operative nursing considerations, common
medications to treat symptoms, patient teaching Correct
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Bariatric sensitivity practices and considerations Correct
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Beliefs Correct Answers
best communication approach for for psychosis Correct
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, best communication for agitation Correct Answers - When the
individual is Concerned, we should be Caring
•Physiological needs met?
•Psychological needs met?
•Good communication with team members
•Therapeutic communication: Frequent rounds
•Be aware of your nonverbals
•Be calm and confident
•Bedside Report: be honest with the patient about her anxiety
and your concerns
- When the individual is Cornered, we should be Collaborating
•Collaborating means taking actions that demonstrate you are
trustworthy, you are concerned for the person's safety, and you
want to work in partnership toward a good outcome, this starts
by listening.
- When the individual is Challenging, we should be Careful
1) avoid power struggles
2) set limits appropriately
3) use trust, safety, and partnerships
- When the individual is Combative, we should be Protecting
•Call for help as soon as possible. Yell as loud as you can if you
have to.
•Stay calm and avoid sudden movements.
•Respect the individual's personal space.
•Limit the number of people talking to the individual. Too many
people giving directions at once makes things WORSE!
•Use statements that reinforce you are here to HELP, and you
are concerned with keeping everyone SAFE.
•If you are alone, talk quietly and try to keep the individual
talking to help defuse the situation.