Caring for the orthopaedic patient who is obese

Helen M. Taggart; Andi Beth Mincer; Anne W. Thompson

doi:10.1097/00006416-200405000-00010

Caring for the orthopaedic patient who is obese

Helen M. Taggart, Andi Beth Mincer, Anne W. Thompson

Armstrong Atlantic State University

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Abstract

Obesity is a major health problem in the United States, and it is occurring at an increasing rate. When an orthopedic patient is obese, the care plan and interventions must be adjusted for the specific patient needs. This article explores the multidimensional challenges and suggests strategies to provide safe care for the patient who is obese.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	998
Number of pages	1
Journal	Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume	23
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00006416-200405000-00010
State	Published - 2004

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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Advanced and Specialized Nursing

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences
Nursing

Keywords

Caring
obesity
patient care

UN SDGs

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