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General information Teaching 486

Instructed patient about foods high in cholesterol, such as, organ meats, read meats, fatty poultry, shrimp, bacon, cold cuts, hot dogs, saturated fats (found in animal fats and coconut oil), palm kernel, cocoa butter, hydrogenated fats, chocolate, margarine, nondairy substitutes, whole milk, egg yolks, fried foods, and others.

Fall precautions Teaching 619

Patient was instructed on measures to prevent falls at home such as removing things like thresholds, throw rugs, and clutter. Repairing loose carpet or raised areas in the floor, moving furniture or electrical cords out of the walking paths.

Pain Management Teaching 659

Patient instructed to contact primary physician if current pain treatment stops working or pain begins to get worse over time.

Hyperglycemia Teaching 760

Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. Drink plenty of liquids. If the blood sugar levels are above the target range, drink extra liquids to replace the fluids lost through the urine. Waters and diet drinks are best. Avoid caffeinated drinks, alcohol, and soda pop and other liquids that contain a lot of sugar.

Levothyroxine Teaching 881

Instructed on the importance of undergoing examinations (e.g., thyroid test), at least yearly, to monitor effectiveness of therapy.

Angina pectoris Teaching 1091

Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Angina Pectoris, such as: exercise regularly and take scheduled rest periods, as directed by MD.

Potassium Teaching 1548

Patient was educated about potassium 10 meq 1 tablet oral daily this medication is given for treatment/ prevention of potassium depletion.

PICC Line Teaching 1818

Instructed patient check your skin where the 
catheter enters it every day. Look for signs of infection and other problems. Instructed patient call your health care provider if you: Have bleeding, redness or swelling at the PICC line or Midline site, have pain near the site or in your arm, have signs
 of infection (fever, chills), are short of breath.

Ergocalciferol Teaching 1949

SN Instructed patient about the Ergocalciferol is vitamin D2. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.Possible hypervitaminosis D effects: polyuria, nocturia, polydipsia, hypercalciuria, reversible azotemia, hypertension, nephrocalcinosis, generalized vascular calcification, irreversible renal insufficiency (may be fatal), mental retardation, widespread soft tissue calcification, osteoporosis, dwarfism, vague aches, stiffness, weakness, nausea, anorexia, constipation, mild acidosis, anemia, weight loss.

Doxycycline Teaching 1972

SN instructed patient that Doxycycline is an antibiotic used in the treatment of a number of types of infections caused by bacteria and protozoa. Doxycycline can be used either by mouth or intravenously. Common side effect may include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, a red rash, and an increased risk of a sunburn. Avoid combination of doxycycline with dairy, antacids, calcium supplements, iron products, and laxatives containing magnesium since these foods and supplements may decrease doxycycline's effectiveness.