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Hurricane Teaching 231

Instructed patient not to use a generator inside the house, carbon monoxide poisoning may occur and it is usually fatal.

Hypotension Teaching 278

Instructed patient to take blood pressure at the same time everyday and also report elevated S/P levels.

Foot care Teaching 638

Patient was instructed on the importance of a good foot care. Keep the blood sugar level as normal as possible. Wash the feet every day with lukewarm water and mild soap. Dry them well, especially between the toes. Pat gently.

COPD Teaching 828

Instructed on the importance of avoiding all respiratory irritants, such as: smoke, dust and air pollution, among others.

Cerebrovascular Accident Teaching 851

Taught that history of diabetes, cardiac disease and renal disease are potential factors of cerebrovascular accident (stroke).

Emphysema Teaching 1089

Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: get regular exercise with adequate rest periods, among others.

Diabetes Teaching 1221

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), such as: dizziness, vomiting and abdominal cramps, among others.

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.

Fistula Teaching 1748

SN instructed patient the skin around a fistula needs to be clean, dry, and grease-less for effective pouch adherence. Enterocutaneous fistulas (ECFs) can cause contents of the intestines or stomach to leak through a wound or opening in the skin. It also can cause: Dehydration, Diarrhea, and Malnutrition.

Restoril Teaching 2032

SN instructed patient about the Restoril ( temazepam ) is a benzodiazepine. Temazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems ( insomnia ). Restoril is used to treat insomnia symptoms, such as trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Restoril works by slowing down the central nervous system ( brain ), causing drowsiness which helps patients fall asleep.