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Atorvastatin calcium Teaching 92

Atorvastatin is contraindicated during pregnancy because of potential danger to the fetus. To notify prescriber immediately if pregnancy occurs or is suspected.

Diabetes Teaching 192

Instructed that insulin/oral diabetic agents, are used to relieve the symptoms and not to cure the disease.

Fall precautions Teaching 443

Instructed patient in measures to prevent falls using a cane support during ambulation and transfers.

General information Teaching 479

Instructed patient about the importance of restricting sodium intake. Advised using salt substitutes (if permitted by MD), by seasoning food with condiments, such as lemon, parsley, cinnamon, etc.

Angina pectoris Teaching 1098

SN instructed patient and caregiver that dysrhythmias of the heart and myocardial infarction may constitute as potential complications of Angina Pectoris. Cardiac arrhythmia occurs when electrical impulses in the heart do not work properly. A heart attack usually occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the heart. Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease. Patient verbalized understanding.

Diabetes Teaching 1217

Instructed on the importance of avoiding exposing feet to extreme temperatures.

Diabetes Teaching 1240

Taught that following prescribed diabetic diet is a measure aimed to managing/controlling Diabetes Mellitus (DM).

Thoracentesis Teaching 1535

The patient was instructed in thoracentesis in the need that movement or coughing during the process is prohibited to prevent unintentional needle injury to the lung or pleura. The patient was advised that if coughing is inavoidable the physician can remove the needle a little to prevent hole. The patient was reviewed to evade persons with upper respiratory tract infections.

Gallbladder surgery Teaching 1785

Instructed patient when to call your doctor although it's common to have some food-related symptoms after surgery, it is important to contact your surgeon if you experience the following symptoms, since they may be symptoms of a serious complication: Persistent, worsening, or severe abdominal pain, severe nausea or vomiting, yellowing of your skin, called jaundice.

Morphine Teaching 2045

SN instructed on Morphine. This is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Short - acting formulations are taken as needed for pain. You should not take morphine if you have severe asthma or breathing problems, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, or a bowel obstruction called paralytic ileus. Morphine can slow or stop your breathing. Never use this medicine in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed. Do not crush, break, or open an extended - release pill. Swallow it whole to avoid exposure to a potentially fatal dose. Morphine may be habit - forming, even at regular doses. Never share this medicine with another person, especially someone with a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Take morphine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label.