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Cardiac Teaching 407

Instructed patient about complications requiring medical intervention associated with hypertension, such as: SOB, blurred vision, headache and extreme weakness.

Tracheostomy Teaching 464

Instructed patient that when on your assessment findings (coarse breath sounds, noisy breathing, and prolonged expiratory sounds) indicate that your airway needs clearing, suction it using sterile technique. Hyperoxygenate him before and after suctioning and between passes to compensate for suctioning-induced hypoxemia.

Miscellaneous Teaching 945

Instructed on the importance of dressing warmly in cold weather as well as on the importance of avoiding extremes in temperatures.

Activity Intolerance Teaching 1159

Taught that resting frequently during an activity to allow the heart to recover is a measure aimed to increasing tolerance in response to increased physical activity.

Hypertension Teaching 1233

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of hypertension (high blood pressure), such as: blurring of vision, fatigue and nosebleeds, among others.

Breast Cancer Teaching 1384

The patient was reviewed in breast cancer the prescribed surgical procedure and adjuvant therapy to be carried out. The patient was instructed that the decision is based on the phase of breast cancer, age, menopausal stage, hormonal receptor status, and patient preference. The patient was encouraged to discuss the feelings and emotions concerning awaiting surgery, adjuvant therapies, and prognosis. Explain misconceptions.

Thrombolytic Therapy Teaching 1536

The patient was instructed in thrombolytic therapy in the need that bed rest will be continued during the process and for 12 hours after an intracoronary infusion. The patient was advised that common blood sampling will be done to monitor coagulation times and that signs and symptoms of successful myocardial reperfusion, coronary reocclusion and bleeding will be checking. The patient was reviewed that signs of bleeding below the skin are probable and will clear with time.

Metoprolol Teaching 1691

Instructed patient about medication Metoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure. It also is used to prevent angina (chest pain) and to improve survival after a heart attack. If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow these directions carefully. Metoprolol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dizziness or lightheartedness, tiredness, depression, nausea and dry mouth.

Gallbladder surgery Teaching 1781

Instructed patient high-fiber and gas-producing foods can also cause some people discomfort after gallbladder surgery, so you may want to introduce them slowly back into your diet. These include: Cereals, whole-grain breads, nuts, seeds and legumes.

Suprapubic catheter care Teaching 1930

SN instructed patient about suprapubic catheter care, always wash your hands with soap and water before and after handling your catheter, make sure that the catheter tubing does not get twisted or kinked, and that urine is flowing out of the catheter into the urine collection bag, keep the urine collection bag below the level of your bladder, make sure that the urine collection bag does not drag and pull on the catheter, you can shower with your catheter and urine collection bag in place unless you have been told not to, clean the bag every day after removing it from the catheter. Use another container while you clean the bag. To clean the bag, fill it with 2 parts vinegar to 3 parts water and let it stand for 20 minutes. Then empty it out, and let it air-dry.