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Osteoporosis Teaching 522

Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. It is possible to make a few small changes toward healthier eating habits. For example, simply adding a yogurt as a snack might be enough to meet your milk servings. Adding a sliced banana to your cereal will take care of a fruit serving.

Foot care Teaching 622

Patient was instructed on foot care: a podiatrist can also fit patient with shoe inserts called orthotics to support the feet if have diabetic nerve pain or the muscles have become weak from nerve damage. If pain or weakness is so severe that it's too painful or even impossible to walk, a foot brace or orthopedic shoes might help. Further teaching is needed.

Crestor Teaching 929

Taught that Crestor is to be taken daily, by mouth, with or without food.

Miscellaneous Teaching 947

Instructed on the importance of taking all her/his prescribed medications at the same time each day in order to get the most benefits from them.

Rheumatoid arthritis Teaching 1048

Taught that eating well-balanced meals high in protein, vitamins and iron is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Fractures Teaching 1440

The patient was instructed in fractures in stress the importance of turning and moving frequently to evade skin breakdown. The patient was advised to handle hurt tissues softly by supporting the joint above and below the location. The patient was explained in how to wound care. The patient was recommended to elevate the extremity and apply ice bags. The patient was instructed in the use of ambulatory aids, crutch walking, cane, and walker. The patient was explained in the importance of range-of-motion exercises to maintain function of natural joints. The patient was taught in exercises to maintain strength and facilitate resolve of inflammation.

Skin Care Teaching 1658

Instructed caregiver clean patient's skin daily: Clean the patient's skin around your tube 1 to 2 times each day.

Gallbladder surgery Teaching 1782

Instructed patient while your body adjusts, it's a good idea to avoid high-fat foods for a few weeks after having gallbladder surgery.High-fat foods include: Pizza, foods made with lard or butter, creamy soups or sauces, meat gravies Chocolate, oils, such as palm and coconut oil, skin of chicken or turkey

Heart Surgery Teaching 1796

Instructed patient stop any activity immediately if you feel short of breath, notice irregular heart beats, feel faint or dizzy, or have chest pain. Rest until the symptoms subside. If they do not subside within 20 minutes, notify your doctor.

Midline Teaching 1814

Instructed patient about Midline activities to avoid do not lift heavy items or do very hard
 exercise, such as shoveling. Do not use sharp objects near the catheter to avoid cutting or damaging it. Remind caregivers 
not to check your blood pressure or give needles in the arm where the catheter is placed.