Nursing Diagnosis for Morbid Obesity
Nursing Care Plan for Morbid Obesity Obesity is defined as having excess fat in the body. Obesity increases the risk of other diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Doctors use the BMI (body mass index), which is based on weight and height to determine whether you suffer from obesity. Extreme obesity or severe obesity known as morbid obesity. Morbid obesity is a condition where a person has a BMI over 40 or more. Symptoms associated with obesity include: Hard to sleep. Snoring. Stop breathing for a while suddenly during sleep. Back pain or joint. Excessive sweating. Always feel hot. Rash or infection of the skin folds. Difficulty breathing. Often sleepy and tired. Depression. There are genetic and hormonal influences on body weight. The most fundamental thing is that obesity occurs when the body receives more calories rather than burn it. Calories are then accumulate and become fat. Obesity is usually the result of a combination of the following factors: Not physically act...