How Many Americans Are Considered Overweight? What Are Some Medical

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How many Americans are considered overweight? What are some medical concerns associated with obesity?

Recognize the role of appropriate positioning, use of pillows, and techniques such as coughing in pain management and wound protection post surgery.

Identify factors increasing susceptibility to postoperative complications and implement preventive measures.

Describe the perioperative nursing care phases and the specific nursing responsibilities in each.

Apply effective patient education techniques for preoperative and postoperative care instructions, assessing methods and adapting to patient's learning needs.

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Definitions:

Cranial Nerves

Twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain (not the spinal cord), responsible for conveying sensory and motor information to and from the head and neck.

Trochlear

Pertaining to the fourth cranial nerve, responsible for eye movement, particularly rotation of the eyeball.

Subarachnoid Space

The area between the arachnoid membrane and pia mater around the brain and spinal cord, filled with cerebrospinal fluid.

Meninges

The three layers of protective tissue, the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater, that enclose the brain and spinal cord.