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Diabetes Teaching 186

Instructed in the importance of wearing Medic Alert Bracelet.

Osteoporosis Teaching 531

Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. Once osteoporosis develops, getting enough calcium and vitamin D, along with other healthy habits, can slow the process and reduce the chances of bones breaking.

Fall precautions Teaching 615

Patient was instructed on measures to prevent falls when bathing. Install grab handles and nonskid mats inside and outside the shower/tub and near the toilet and sinks. Use shower chair and bath benches.

Hyperglycemia Teaching 762

Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. Blood sugar can rise well above normal for significant periods without producing permanent effects or symptoms. Howeverchronic hyperglycemia at levels more slightly above normal can produce a very wide variety of serious complications over a period of years.

Rheumatoid arthritis Teaching 1048

Taught that eating well-balanced meals high in protein, vitamins and iron is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Compartment Syndrome Teaching 1400

The patient was instructed in compartment syndrome if surgical treatment was performed such as fasciotomy emphasize there is an increased potential for infection. The patient was reviewed in the proper technique for care of the surgical incision and aseptic procedures for dressing changes. The patient was advised to inspect the wound daily to check for increased drainage. The patient was recommended the need for rest and elevation of the extremity postoperatively. The patient was encouraged to use of assistive devices.

Teaching 1426

The patient was instructed in diverticulosis and diverticulitis obtaining appropriate supplies, such as sterile dressings or ostomy devices. The patient was taught in proper wound care or stoma management and dressing changes, procedure, frequency, and wound stoma or stoma inspection. The patient was advised to take hydrophilic colloid laxatives. The patient was instructed that baths or showers may be taken when drains or sutures are removed.

Pulmonary Hypertension Teaching 1507

The patient was instructed in pulmonary hypertension in about oxygen therapy. The patient was advised to take adaptive breathing methods. The patient was encouraged in the need of no smoking or using tobacco products.

Colostomy Teaching 1711

Skilled nurse teach patient's and describe each step of the procedure , encouraging participation in ostomy care,teach patient about a new stoma techniques to use for cleansing. No signs of symptoms of infections noted.

Discharge Teaching 1716

Patient and caregiver taught on discharge planning, to follow up with PCP with any new changes, to continue with care as instructed and/or taught by nurse.