Bariatric Care

Question 0

What do bariatrics do or have problems with?

Answer 0

Stress eat 
Decrease in ability to do activities 
Decrease in self esteem
Health issues
Depressed and angry
They have to go to a special store to buy clothes 
Bathing suits/dating/hygiene 
Travel increase in food cost

Question 1

What diseases are a result of obesity?

Answer 1

CVA 
DM
Increases chance of getting CA
Increases BP
Decrease in kidney function 
Sleep apnea 
Skin probs
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Increase chance of having MI
Increase chance of arthritis (osteo)
Increases stress incontinence 
Asthma
Lower back probs 
Joint replacement 
Gallbladder disease 
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)-diarrhea
Neurotic infection

Question 2

What special care do bariatrics patients need?

Answer 2

Get more CNAs to help transfer/move patients 
Clean skin folds
Raise HOB
Alternate periods of rest and activity
Increase ADLs
Help them with ADLs
CNA will need help from other CNAs to complete persons ADLs 
Help with toilet (wiping)
Special diet
Decrease amount of clothing 
Take BP on forearm if needed 
Be respectful