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Dibucaine Teaching 13

Instructed in new medication Dibucaine and in S/E such as hypersensitivity reactions, rash, swelling, burning, stinging and tenderness.

Teaching 259

Instructed patient to discuss the use of vitamins, minerals or herbal supplements with a doctor since they may interact with diabetic medication.

Hypotension Teaching 277

Instructed patient about diuretics and how they should be taken in the morning to prevent nocturia.

Hypertension Teaching 492

Patient was instructed on hypertension. Untreated hypertension can damage blood vessels, and after a blood vessel is damaged, fat and calcium can easily build up along the artery wall, forming a plaque and the blood flow through the blood vessel will be reduced.

Hypoglycemia Teaching 787

Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. Severe hypoglycemia can cause people to pass out. The body could have seizures. It could even cause a coma or death.

Miscellaneous Teaching 991

Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if bone, joint or muscle pain occur.

Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1149

Taught that eating a well-balanced, low sodium diet is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).

Vitamin C Teaching 1596

Patient was instructed in new medication Vitamin C side effects such as; nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal cramps, and headache. Dental erosion may occur from chronically chewing vitamin C tablets.

Hypertension Teaching 1666

SN instructed patient to recognize signs and symptoms of high blood pressure, although it is frequently asymptomatic, like blurring of vision, fatigue, nose bleeds and chest pain. If symptoms continue go to ER, or call 911.

PICC Line Teaching 1883

Instructed patient how prevent infections: rub your hands together vigorously for at least 15 seconds. Make sure to rub the front and back of each hand up to the wrist, your fingers and fingernails, between the fingers, and each thumb. Rinse your hands with warm water. Dry your hands completely with a new, unused paper towel. Don’t use a cloth towel or other reusable towel. These can harbor germs.