A enfermeira bariátrica
Example: A enfermeira bariátrica orienta os pacientes após a cirurgia.
Definition
"A enfermeira bariátrica" refers to a nurse specialized in bariatric care, who provides guidance and support to patients before and after weight loss surgery to ensure safe recovery and promote long-term health improvements.
Etymology
The phrase "a enfermeira bariátrica" combines "enfermeira," the Portuguese word for nurse, originating from Latin 'infirmarius,' meaning caretaker of the sick, and "bariátrica," derived from the Greek 'baros' meaning weight and 'iatros' meaning doctor or healer. Did you know? The term emphasizes the nurse's role in managing obesity-related surgical care.
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