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Diabetes Teaching 371

Instructed patient on oral diabetic agents. When properly used, these agents stimulate insulin release from the pancreas to help control glucose levels.

Diabetes Teaching 381

Instructed patient on how to recognize S/S of high blood sugar such as: frequent urination, excessive thirst, headache, weakness, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.

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 707

Instructed patient about the importance of remaining seated for at least minutes after each meal in order to prevent aspiration and accelerate gastric emptying.

Precautions for diabetes Teaching 725

Patient was instructed on the importance to take frequent rest periods elevating feet to promote circulation and do not cross the legs when sitting.

Cerebrovascular Accident Teaching 845

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of cerebrovascular accident (stroke), such as: temporary loss of speech or slurred speech, among others.

Epilepsy Teaching 1101

Taught that general seizures affect activity of entire brain.

Colostomy Teaching 1707

Skilled nurse teaching how patient performed colostomy care , washed the stoma itself and the skin around the stoma with soft paper towels, mild soap and water. Measured the stoma, cut out the opening, removed the paper back and set it aside. Finally hold the punch with the sticky side toward your body. Center the opening on the stoma , then press firmly abdomen for 30 seconds.

Urostomy Teaching 1830

Instructed patient How can a urostomy fit into you lifestyle: Stay active and exercise as directed. Ask your caregiver about the best exercise plan for you. Wear your pouch when you swim. Use waterproof tape over the edges of your skin barrier to keep your pouch from leaking.

Swelling Teaching 1907

SN instructed that Swelling occurs whenever the organs, skin, or other parts of your body enlarge. It is typically the result of inflammation or a buildup of fluid. Swelling can occur internally (within the body) or it can affect your outer skin and muscles. A range of conditions can cause swelling.