Care of the obese in advanced practice nursing : communication, assessment, and treatment / Lisa L.M. Maher.

By:

Maher, Lisa L. M [author.]

Material type: Text

text

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computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9780826123589
0826123589

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: No titleDDC classification:

616.3/980231 23

LOC classification:

RC628

NLM classification:

WD 210

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Contents:

Obesity : the epidemic, trends, and causes -- Definition of obesity and obesity terms -- The many roles of the advanced practice nurse -- Addressing pediatric obesity -- How to initiate the weight conversation with patients -- Patients' stories -- Overview of genetics and pathophysiology of obesity -- Behaviors, addiction, and eating disorders -- Which "way" is the right "weigh" -- Physical assessment of the adult obese patient -- Physical assessment of the pediatric obese patient -- Physical activity, exercise assessment, and patient recommendations -- Dietary assessment and patient recommendations / Jennifer Roth -- Psychological assessment -- Disease management and the role of the advanced practice nurse -- Obesity-related diseases -- Obesity-related diseases : a pediatric focus -- Prevention -- Weight cycling -- Treatment of addiction and eating disorders -- Pharmacological therapy -- Surgical therapy -- Costs associated with obesity treatment and insurance coverage -- Treatment of the obese pediatric patient -- Clinic establishment, medical therapy, and a multidisciplinary approach -- What is lifestyle medicine?

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