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Hip Replacement Teaching 2310

Instructed patient on hip precautions after a hip replacement. Hip precautions are various maneuvers a patient who has undergone a hip replacement needs to avoid. Hip precautions include: Do not cross your legs, do not bend our legs up beyond 90 degrees, do not sit on sofas or in low chairs, do not sleep on your side.

Precautions for diabetes Teaching 721

Patient was instructed on some precautions to prevent diabetes complications. Elevate lower extremities whenever sitting or lying to promote venous return and this decrease and prevent edema.

Precautions for diabetes Teaching 722

Patient was instructed on some precautions to prevent diabetes complications, such as, to do deep breathing exercises to promote lung expansion and prevent pulmonary congestion.

Precautions for diabetes Teaching 723

Patient was instructed on some precautions to prevent diabetes complications, such as, to follow a therapeutic diet, including adequate fluid intake to ensure proper nutrition and hydration. Drink fluids often. Drink about half a cup of water, tea or broth every hour.

Diabetes Teaching 798

Patient was instructed on diabetes. There are 2 types of diabetes. Type I diabetes, the pancreas stops making insulin altogether. Type II diabetes, the body still makes some insulin but it doesn't make enough, or the body can't use it properly.

Diabetes Teaching 800

Patient was instructed on type II diabetes. Some people with type II diabetes can get blood sugar control through diabetes pills. These people do produce some insulin. But it is not enough to keep their blood sugar under control. Type II diabetes can often be controlled by weight loss, sensitive eating, and pills that improve the insulin supply or help it work better.

Diabetes Teaching 2302

SN taught patient that diabetes is a life-long disease. You will always have it, so education about your diabetes is very important. The more you learn about diabetes, the better you can control your blood glucose level and avoid complications. To learn how to manage your diabetes, work closely with your health care team.

Medications precautions Teaching 589

Patient was instructed on list of precautions regarding medications: Keep each drug in its original, labeled container. Make sure labels are legible. Read labels carefully and follow all instructions.

Medications precautions Teaching 590

Patient was instructed on list of precautions regarding medications: Always finish a prescribed drug unless otherwise instructed by doctor or nurse. Never save a medication for a future illness.

Medications precautions Teaching 591

Patient was instructed on list of precautions regarding medications: Dispose of discarded medications in a sink or toilet. Never place medications in the trash within the reach of children. Store safely. Refrigerate drugs that require it.