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Dibucaine Teaching 13

Instructed in new medication Dibucaine and in S/E such as hypersensitivity reactions, rash, swelling, burning, stinging and tenderness.

Tracheostomy Teaching 462

Instructed patient to always keep supplies at your patient's bedside for suctioning; tube and stoma care; delivery of oxygen, heat, and humidity; tracheostomy tube replacement; and artificial ventilation.

Hypoglycemia Teaching 784

People with long-standing diabetes develop a condition known as hypoglycemia unawareness or hypoglycemia without warning, in which they no longer develop the usual symptoms that herald the onset of hypoglycemia. This condition can be reversed by maintaining higher blood sugar levels for a short period of time (about two weeks) and scrupulously avoiding low blood sugar.

COPD Teaching 826

Instructed on the importance of avoiding exposure to persons with upper respiratory infections.

Osteoarthritis Teaching 860

Taught that following good body mechanics, as directed by MD, is a measure aimed to preventing and/or controlling Osteoarthritis.

Miscellaneous Teaching 944

Instructed on the importance of avoiding excess sugar and salt.

Epilepsy Teaching 1065

Instructed on the importance of remaining calm if experiencing a seizure episode.

Epilepsy Teaching 1069

Instructed on some measures aimed to preventing/controlling Epilepsy, such as: identify and avoid potential precipitating factors (e.g., stress, alcohol intake, fatigue).

Cholecystectomy Teaching 1396

The patient was instructed in cholecystectomy specific care of the surgical incision and dressing changes. The patient was taught how to care for the T-tube and drainage bag. Laparoscopy, the patient was encouraged to increase mobility to reduce abdominal distention. Open Cholecystectomy, the patient was instructed avoid lifting > 10 pounds for the first 4 to 6 weeks.

Urostomy Teaching 1831

Skilled nurse flush blader catheter and performed urostomy care was done. Instructed patient When should I contact your caregiver? You have a fever, You have blood in your urine, and your urine has a strong odor, your incision wound or stoma is red or swollen, or you have a rash.