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Glucovance Teaching 112

Instructed in new medication Glucovance to improve glycemic control in patients with type-two diabetes whose hyperglycemia cannot be controlled with diet and exercise alone. In addition, warned of possible S/E such as headache, dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hypoglycemia, lactic acidosis, or upper respiratory tract infection. Instructed to take one daily with breakfast and, if twice daily, then at breakfast and dinner. Stop drug and tell prescriber of unexplained hyperventilation, myalgia, malaise, unusual somnolence, or other symptoms of early lactic acidosis. GI symptoms are common with initial drug therapy but GI symptoms that occur after prolonged therapy may be related to lactic acidosis or other serious disease and should be reported promptly. Instructed not to take any other drugs, including OTC drugs, without checking with prescriber.

Cardiac Teaching 182

Instructed in diagnosis of Cardiac Arrhythmias. This occurs when the heart beats irregulary, causing various symptoms and a decrease in the heart's ability to pump blood.

Cardiac Teaching 419

Instructed patient on diagnosis of Cardiac Arrhythmias, which can occur when the heart beats irregularly causing various symptoms while decreasing the heart's ability to pump blood.

Osteoporosis Teaching 517

Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. Get enough calcium. This is one of the first and then ongoing steps in trying to prevent and treat osteoporosis. Calcium is found in many foods, including dairy products such as milk or yogurt.

Crestor Teaching 928

Taught that Crestor is an enzyme blocker known as a

Emphysema Teaching 1055

Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: gradually increase exercise and use warm-up and cool-down exercises, as directed by MD.

Diabetes Teaching 1254

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

VAC Teaching 1700

Instructed caregiver in vacuum assisted closure (VAC) that is a type of therapy to help wounds heal. The process heal open wound through the application of negative pressure. Another benefits of the negative pressure wound therapy are draining excess fluid from the wound, keeping your wound moist and warm, helping draw together wound edges and increasing blood flow to your wound. Caregiver verbalized understanding.

Furosemide Teaching 1914

SN instructed that Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. SN instructed that common side effects include dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, or blurred vision may occur as your body adjusts to the medication.

Catheter Teaching 1954

SN instructed patient on signs of central catheter problems. The signs of catheter infection and problems are similar for all types of central venous catheters. If you have any sign of infection or catheter problem, call your doctor immediately. In addition signs of infection, clotting, or other problems include: Redness, tenderness, drainage, warmth, or odor around the catheter site Fever of 100.5F (38 C) or greater, or chills, swelling of the face, neck, chest, or arm on the side where your catheter is inserted, leakage of blood or fluid at the catheter site or the cap, inability to flush the catheter, or resistance to flushing the catheter, displacement or lengthening of the catheter. Patient verbalized understanding