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Lasix Teaching 162

Instructed in possible adverse reactions to Lasix, including dehydration, orthostatic hypotension, loss of potassium and other electrolytes, weakness, and fatigue.

Diabetes Teaching 392

Instructed patient about the importance of site rotation at the time of the subcutaneous injection.

Foot care Teaching 643

Patient was instructed on the importance of a good foot care. Wear shoes that support and fit properly, wear socks that are clean and fit properly, avoid walking barefoot.

Miscellaneous Teaching 948

Instructed on the importance of keeping all passageways uncluttered and adequately illuminated.

Angina pectoris Teaching 1136

Taught that emotional stress may constitute as a precipitating factor of Angina Pectoris.

isosorbide Teaching 1324

Side effects of isorsobide mn are headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting may occur as your body adjusts to this medication. Headache is often a sign that this medication is working; treat it with an aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever as recommended by your doctor. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Bone Marrow Teaching 1380

The patient was instructed in bone marrow harvest to keep the sites clean and covered with a bandage for 3 days.

Nephrostomy Teaching 1789

Instructed patient when should you contact your caregiver?, The skin around the nephrostomy tube is red, swollen, itches, or has a rash, you have a fever, you have lower back or hip pain, There are changes in how your urine looks or smells, a large amount of urine is draining into the drainage bag over a short period of time.

Abnormal glucose Teaching 1910

SN instructed patient / caregiver on abnormal glucose also known as impaired glucose tolerance which is a term that refers to people who have blood glucose level that are higher than normal, but are not high enough to be classified as diabetes. SN instructed patient / caregiver on symptoms of abnormal glucose such as increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision. SN instructed patient / caregiver on risk factors such as weight, waist size, inactivity, age, family history. SN instructed patient / caregiver on healthy lifestyle choices that can help prevent diabetes such as eating healthy foods, getting more physical activity, losing excess pounds.

Plaquenil Teaching 1977

SN instructed about the Plaquenil. Some people taking this medication over long periods of time or at high doses have developed irreversible damage to the retina of the eye. Stop taking hydroxychloroquine and call your doctor at once if you have trouble focusing, if you see light streaks or flashes in your vision, or if you notice any swelling or color changes in your eyes.