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213 teachingsSwelling Teaching 1907GeneralSN instructed that Swelling occurs whenever the organs, skin, or other parts of your body enlarge. It is typically the result of inflammation or a buildup of fluid. Swelling can occur internally (within the body) or it can affect your outer skin and muscles. A...Intertrigo Teaching 1903GeneralSN instructed Patient about intertrigo: It is usually a chronic with insidious onset of itching, burning, and stinging in skin folds. Intertrigo commonly is seasonal, associated with heat and humidity or strenuous activity in which chafing occurs. In addition ...Colostomy Teaching 1887GeneralInstructed patient / caregiver having a stoma is a major event and patients can become very anxious and depressed. Adequate counseling is vital and this may need to include mental health specialists.
Colostomy Teaching 1886GeneralInstructed patient a really important part of planning patients for stomas is to ensure the site is appropriate. Poor siting leads to a stoma which the patient has difficulty in changing and cleaning. This leads to increased risk of skin, and other, complicati...Cardiac Teaching 1867GeneralInstructed patient what lifestyle choices can help me feel my best: Stay active. If you are not active, your symptoms are
likely to worsen quickly. Walking, and other types of physical activity help maintain your strength and improve your
mood. Physical ac...Cardiac Teaching 1866GeneralInstructed patient Eat a heart-healthy diet Eating a healthy diet can reduce your risk of heart disease. A diet rich in fruits,
vegetables and whole grains can help protect your heart. Beans, other low-fat sources of protein and certain types of fish
also ca...Cardiac Teaching 1865GeneralInstructed patient t other S/S of cardiac complications requiring medical intervention such as: increased SOB, palpitations,
irregular heart beat, faintness, and weakness. Replace butter and margarine with
heart-healthy oils such as olive oil and canola oil....Tracheostomy Teaching 1860GeneralInstructed patient the following is a list of preventive measures that may help to avoid some problems: Make sure that the trach is open to air and that nothing is blocking it such as clothing or bedding. Always have a child nap or sleep with their apnea monit...Tracheostomy Teaching 1857GeneralInstructed patient supplies that can be cleaned and disinfected for re-use: Trach tubes Trach swivel adapters Trach ties, Aerosol masks ,T-Pieces, Speaking valves, Nebulizers, Most hard plastic supplies. Cleaning your respiratory equipment: (Weekly),Cleaning a...Intravenous Medication Administration Teaching 1849GeneralInstructed patient watch for these problems: a hole in the skin where the IV is -- medicine or fluid can go into the tissue around the vein. This could harm the skin or tissue.Swelling of the vein -- this can lead to a blood clot (called thrombophlebitis).
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