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Cardiac Teaching 408

Instructed patient about S/S of hypertension such as: blurred vision, nose bleeds, dizziness, headache, palpitations.

Cardiac Teaching 428

Instructed patient about common risk factors associated with heart disease such as: smoking, family history, hypertension, stress and diet.

Diabetes Teaching 696

Patient was instructed on cardiovascular complications. Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) can cause arteries to narrow and/or lose elasticity causing Atherosclerosis (CAD) where blockage occurs in the arteries that go to the heart.

Precautions for diabetes Teaching 706

Instructed patient to follow a healthy eating plan that includes his/her favorites foods, but with the proper number of calories and sugars that they should eat daily.

Insulin Teaching 727

Patient was instructed on taking insulin on sick day. Illness and infection put extra stress on the body and often raise blood glucose. Even if unable to eat, the body needs insulin.

Hypoglycemia Teaching 781

Patient was instructed on how to prevent Hypoglycemia: Start off every morning with a healthy breakfast containing fruits, vegetables and high fiber foods such oatmeal. Eat healthy food without skipping any meals during the day.

Insulin Teaching 1265

teach patient proper technique and placement of injection

Sarcoidosis Teaching 1515

The patient was instructed in sarcoidosis in the need of chest physiotherapy as prophylaxis or treatment. The patient was advised to evade large multitudes and persons who are known to have active infections. The patient was advised to weigh daily to detect stable weight loss.

PICC Line Teaching 1819

Skilled nurse performed PICC line dressing change , prepare to change your dressing in a sterile (very clean) way , 
Remove the dressing and check patient's skin, clean the area and catheter, place a new dressing, Tape the catheter to
 secure it and write down the date you changed your dressing.

Fall precautions Teaching 2005

SN instructed patient and caregiver on strategies that can significantly help decrease the risk of a fall such as: skid-proof mats or strips in the shower and bathtub, removal of furniture that can slip away if grabbed accidentally for support, supportive non-slip footwear and not walking in stocking feet. SN also instructed on side effects of most medications taking that could possibly cause dizziness and to report it so that it can be addressed by physician. Patient and caregiver voiced understanding of all instructions given.