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General information Teaching 481

Instructed patient about foods low in cholesterol, such as, fish, low fat dairy products, fruits and vegetables, grains, herbs and spices, lean meats, lean poultry, egg substitutes, polyunsaturated oils and others.

General information Teaching 491

Instructed patient about methods for adjusting the diet to meet a change in activity greater caloric intake is required for prolonged or strenuous activity to prevent hypoglycemia.

Skin Care Teaching 654

Patient was instructed on skin care. Drinks lots of fluids, especially water to keep the skin moist and healthy. To prevent dry skin when the temperature drops, use a room humidifier to add moisture to heated, indoor air.

Diabetes Teaching 900

Taught that excess insulin and unusual exercise may lead to low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia).

Angina pectoris Teaching 1136

Taught that emotional stress may constitute as a precipitating factor of Angina Pectoris.

Diabetes Teaching 1225

Instructed on some potential factors of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), such as: excess food and insufficient insulin, among others.

Bowel Obstruction Teaching 1388

The patient was instructed in the bowel obstruction and resection with anastomosis in the proper wound management and dressing changes. The patient was advised where to obtain appropriate supplies such as sterile dressings. The patient was encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, avoid to drink carbonated beverages and gas producing foods

Anemia Teaching 1598

Caregiver/A.L.F's staff was instructed in different patient's symptoms of anemia , which can include cognitive dysfunction, headaches, dizziness, nervousness, lack of concentration, forgetfulness, fatigue amounts others.

PICC Line Teaching 1636

Instructed patient / caregiver the arm with the PICC line must not be babied. Normal use, in fact increases blood circulation in that arm.

Pain Management Teaching 1768

SN instructed patient about ways to relieve muscle stiffness such as performing exercises including gentle muscle stretching as tolerated, obtaining adequate rest or uninterrupted sleep in order to reduce stress, massaging affected body parts if not contraindicated and to avoid lifting heavy objects. Instructed to inform doctor or skilled nurse if discomfort progress or when severe or unexplained pain is felt.