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Activity Steps
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Purpose of Activity
To enhance the nurse's ability to prepare for and deliver safe care to obese patients in the perioperative setting.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Discuss the scope of the obesity problem.
- Describe appropriate management of obese patients in the OR.
Disclosures
The authors and planners have disclosed that they have no financial relationships related to this article.
Price:
$24.95
Credits:
- ANCC 2.5 CH
- DC - BON 2.5 CH
- KY-BON 2.5 CH
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.--------------------------------------------------This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.--------------------------------------------------The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
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Test Code: ORN0312A
Published: March 2012
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources:
OR Nurse 2015
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Specialties:
Perioperative,
Surgery