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Diabetes Teaching 342

Instructed patient about the importance of seeing an ophthalmologist immediately if any of the S/S occur: blurred or double vision, narrowed field of vision, seeing dark spots, pressured feeling or pain in the eyes and difficulty seeing in dim light.

Tracheostomy Teaching 445

Instructed patient to note the amount, color, consistency, and odor of tracheal and stomal secretions. Confirm the tracheostomy tube size and whether it's cuffed or fenestrated.

Medications precautions Teaching 593

Patient was instructed on list of precautions regarding medications: Herbal and vitamins supplements and over the counter medications can affect certain medications. Always ask the doctor or nurse about supplements before taking them.

Hypertension Teaching 869

Taught that reducing cholesterol and triglycerides help prevent strokes and heart attacks.

Hyzaar Teaching 950

Instructed on the importance, when taking Hyzaar, of avoiding prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths or sunlamps, as this medication may make the skin more sensitive to the sun.

Aortic Aneurysm Teaching 1372

Advised hypertensive patients to keep blood pressure under control and alleviate excessive pressure on the vessels, including the site of repair the aortic aneurysm.

Ulcer Peptic Teaching 1539

The patient was instructed in ulcer peptic in take care of the incision line and dressing changes. The patient was instructed to take only approved antacids. The patient was reviewed to evade aspirin-containing drugs, ibuprofen, and steroids.

Lovenox Teaching 1617

SN advised patient do not use aspirin and other NSAIDs may enhance the risk of excessive bleeding.

Mastectomy Teaching 1850

Patient with bilateral mastectomy with strips with moderate serosanguineous drainage, and two Jackson-pratt skilled nurse performed JP Drain Care , the JP drain removes fluids by creating suction in the tube. JP#1 drain 30 ml and JP#2 drain 25 Ml serosanguineous drainage .The bulb is squeezed flat and connected to the tube that sticks out of your body. The bulb expands as it fills with fluid.

Ceftriaxone Teaching 1963

SN instructed patient on medication Ceftriaxone. Is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Patient verbalized understanding the teaching. Those teaching will be reinforced.