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General teaching Teaching 216

Instructed to gradually increase activity as tolerated, taking rest periods to avoid overexertion.

Tracheostomy Teaching 455

Patient advised to get a morrow and place it near suction machine so in that way he will see how to introduce suction catheter into tracheostomy tube without touching anything and in that way prevent contamination and further RTI.

Coronary Artery Disease Teaching 1024

Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), such as: cigarette smoking and elevated blood pressure, among others.

Osteoarthritis Teaching 1189

Taught that Osteoarthritis is a degenerative, non-inflammatory joint disease.

Lovenox Teaching 1277

SN explained to patient that Lovenox has to be administer by deep subcutaneous injection with patient lying down.

General medication Teaching 1347

Instructed to don't take medications unless you understand instructions for using them safely.

Gout Teaching 1450

The patient was instructed in gout the importance to rise fluid drinking and evade high-purine foods. The patient was advised to rest with elevation of the affected joint with pillows, ice applications to irritated joints. The patient was taught in range-of-motion exercises of joints. The patient was reviewed that gout cannot be cured but can be measured with medication.

Diarrhea Teaching 1656

Instructed caregiver although the formula has water in it, patient may need extra water to keep from getting dehydrated. Patient may need more water when sweating, such as during hot weather or if you have a fever. Patient may also need more water if you have diarrhea or if you are vomiting.

Wound Care Teaching 1693

Patient is unable to perform wound care due to complexity of wound, location, size of wound, poor manual dexterity, forgetful (dementia), and knowledge deficit. No skilled/willing caregiver to perform wound care.

Rheumatoid arthritis Teaching 1992

Sn instructed patient while you may not be able to avoid the pain that comes with rheumatoid arthritis ( RA ), you can take action to limit it. By taking your pain medication on a schedule. Don’t wait until you are in more pain and have to play "catch-up." Using a warm, moist compress to loosen up a stiff joint. Try an ice pack on an inflamed joint. Massage may also help. These tried-and-true treatments are easy and can provide some quick relief for mild symptoms. Also instructed that on the importance to make it a priority every day to relax. If you need ideas for healthy ways to manage stress, ask your doctor or a counselor. You may want to try meditation, and focus on things you enjoy. Patient verbalizes understanding.