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Rehabilitation Therapy Teaching 286

Instructed patient to perform daily exercises as taught by physical therapist to prevent muscles atrophy, decrease joint contractures and improve circulation.

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.

Angina pectoris Teaching 839

Taught that some potential factors of Angina Pectoris are hypertension, obesity and constipation (accompanied by heavy straining), among others.

Hypertension Teaching 862

Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating hypertension, such as: cigarette smoking, high cholesterol intake and a sedentary life-style.

Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1111

Instructed on the importance, when having Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), of reporting immediately signs/symptoms, such as: persistent cough and frequent urination at night, among others.

Diabetes Teaching 1254

Instructed patient to eat before each dentist visit, to prevent hypoglycemia.

Rheumatoid arthritis Teaching 1662

SN instructed patient about rheumatoid arthritis and how it is a chronic disease that causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and loss of function in the joints. It occurs when your immune system mistakenly starts attacking healthy tissue.

Urinary Tract Infection Teaching 1697

SN instructed patient that water helps flush your urinary tract, make sure you drink plenty of plain water daily. Don't hold it when you need to urinate. Holding it when you need to go can help any bacteria that may be present develop into a urinary tract infection. Wipe from front to back after a bowl movement. This is especially important to help prevent bacteria from the anus from entering the vagina or urethra.

VAC Teaching 1824

Instructed patient training for patients and their caregivers who 
will be using the device at home should include how to: Recognize signs and symptoms of complications, such as redness, 
warmth, and pain associated with possible infection Contact appropriate healthcare providers, especially in emergency 
situations, respond to emergency situations; for instance, if bright red blood is seen in the tubing or canister, to immediately stop NPWT, apply direct manual pressure to the dressing, and activate emergency medical services.

Dilantin Teaching 2085

SN instructed patient / caregiver regarding medication Dilantin. Explained that Dilantin is an anticonvulsant and is used to control seizures. SN instructed patient / caregiver that the side effects of this medication includes headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia and nervousness, swelling of gums may also occur. SN instructed to call physician ( MD ) if patient experiences unusual eye movement, loss of coordination, slurred speech, confusion, blurred vision, or tingling of hands and feet. SN instructed patient / caregiver that blood draws are usually done regularly to make sure that the medication in the body is within therapeutic level.