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What is the medical condition characterized by increased body weight beyond the body's physical requirement?

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What is the term for obesity caused by excessive caloric intake over energy expenditure?

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What type of obesity is associated with congenital abnormalities, metabolic issues, CNS lesions, or drugs?

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Which measures are used to classify body weight?

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How is Body Mass Index (BMI) calculated?

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What are the BMI classifications for different weight categories?

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What is considered a normal waist circumference for males?

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What is considered a normal waist circumference for females?

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Which factors influence body weight?

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What are the physiological regulatory mechanisms that influence body weight?

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What are some psychosocial factors that influence body weight?

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Do health risks come with being obese?

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What increases along with increased visceral fat?

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What should a nurse assess in obese patients?

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What is considered the cornerstone of nutrition management?

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What is the only treatment to be successful for sustained weight loss?

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When is bariatric surgery usually performed?

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What are patients screened for before undergoing bariatric surgery?

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What are restrictive surgeries designed to do?

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What are the types of restrictive surgeries?

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What is a malabsorptive surgery?

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What happens during a jejunoileal bypass?

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What is a combination of restrictive and malabsorptive surgery?

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What occurs during a Roux-en Y gastric bypass?

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What are the high risks associated with Roux-en Y gastric bypass?

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What are some short-term life-threatening complications of bariatric surgery?

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What are some long-term complications and side effects of bariatric surgery?

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What are some complications related to obesity?

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What are some complications related to bariatric surgery?

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What are some perioperative patient care measures for bariatric patients?

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Why are water and sugar-free clear liquids given immediately after bariatric surgery?

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What are some gerontologic considerations for obesity?

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What is parenteral nutrition and what are its benefits?

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When is parenteral nutrition usually started?

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What are the indications for parenteral nutrition?

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What is the primary source of calories in parenteral nutrition?

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Are fat emulsions given in a separate bag for parenteral nutrition?

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What is protein used for in parenteral nutrition?

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What are the methods of administration for parenteral nutrition?

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How is total parenteral nutrition (TPN) administered?

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Is total parenteral nutrition (TPN) intended for long-term or short-term support?

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Does total parenteral nutrition (TPN) require its own port?

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What should be done if TPN ends and there is no other bag available?

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What kind of solution is total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?

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How is peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) administered?

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Why is peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) used instead of total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?

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Why is peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN) used overall?

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What kind of solution is used for peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN)?

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What are some management techniques for parenteral nutrition infusion?

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What are some catheter-related complications of parenteral nutrition?

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What are some metabolic complications of parenteral nutrition?

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What is refeeding syndrome and what are its symptoms?

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What is the hallmark sign of refeeding syndrome?

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What causes refeeding syndrome?

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In whom does refeeding syndrome typically occur?

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