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Skin Care Teaching 650

Patient was instructed on skin care. Keep the skin clean and dry. When bathing or showering, use warm water and a mild, moisture-containing soap. After washing, make sure to rinse and dry the body well. (Pat the skin dry, do not rub). Check places where water can collect such as under the arms, between the legs and between the toes.

Hypertension Teaching 817

Patient was instructed on hypertension. People with high blood pressure usually do not have any symptoms, however very high hypertension may lead to headaches especially pulsating headaches behind the eyes that occur early in the morning, visual disturbances, nausea and vomiting.

Hypertension Teaching 862

Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating hypertension, such as: cigarette smoking, high cholesterol intake and a sedentary life-style.

Miscellaneous Teaching 960

Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if dizziness and/or light-headedness occur.

Miscellaneous Teaching 965

Instructed on the importance of washing hands thoroughly as well as disposing used tissues properly in order to avoid the spread of infections.

Depression Teaching 1008

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of depression, such as: guilty feelings and insomnia or excessive sleeping, among others.

Humalog Teaching 1264

When using as a mealtime insulin, instruct patient to administer within 15 minutes or immediately after meals

simvastatin Teaching 1322

Major side effects of Simvastatin include abdominal pain or cramps, blurred vision, dizziness, easy bruising or bleeding, itching, muscle pain or cramps, rash, and yellowing of the skin or eyes.

COPD Teaching 1554

Patient instructed about to controlled copd complications; avoid heavy lifting, avoid outdoors when it is too cold, hot, or humid. High humidity might cause you to become fatigued more quickly. Avoid breathing in quickly and deeply through your mouth after coughing.

Urostomy Teaching 1831

Skilled nurse flush blader catheter and performed urostomy care was done. Instructed patient When should I contact your caregiver? You have a fever, You have blood in your urine, and your urine has a strong odor, your incision wound or stoma is red or swollen, or you have a rash.