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Describe the major complications of bariatric surgery and the nursing care designed to prevent them.
What characteristics should be assessed in regard to the patient's chest pain?
How does nitroglycerin relieve chest pain? Why are three doses of nitroglycerin usually ordered?
What is the significance of the chest pain continues after the third dose, and what care is given next if this occurs?
Why was chewable baby aspirin ordered?