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Diabetes Teaching 197

Instructed in site to use for subcutaneous injection, and the importance of rotating these sites.

Teaching 257

Instructed patient about Avandia. This is an oral antidiabetic used to decrease blood sugar levels. Avandia is used in DM type II , alone or in combination of other oral antidiabetic drugs.

Osteoarthritis Teaching 312

Instructed patient about how when suffering from osteoarthritis the weight-bearing larger joints, including those of the hips, knees, neck and lower spine are the most commonly affected. The small finger joints can be involved too.

Angina pectoris Teaching 1133

Taught that stable angina usually has a precipitating cause, while unstable angina can occur while at rest.

Diabetes Teaching 1239

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus (DM), such as: itching, changes in vision and weight loss.

Asthma Teaching 1369

The patient was advised on factors that initiate asthmatic attacks (food, pollens, animals, dust, weather, etc). The patient was instructed in the correct use of oral inhaler, home oxygen or incentive spirometer as ordered. The patient was reviewed to avoid persons with infections.

PICC Line Teaching 1643

Instructed patient / caregiver blood pressure readings in the arm cannulated with the PICC should be avoided.

Stroke Teaching 2031

SN instructed patient / caregiver that the stroke occurs when a clot or a torn blood vessel in the brain stops blood from reaching a part of the brain. Damage to that part of the brain from lack of blood and oxygen can cause various signs and symptoms of stroke, such as facial drooping, numbness and paralysis. Although anyone can have a stroke, your risk increases if you're male, over age 65, or have one of these conditions: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, or diabetes. Being overweight, smoking, abusing drugs or alcohol, and taking birth control pills increase risk, too. African - Americans, people who are Hispanic or Asian, and those with a close relative who's had a stroke are also at higher risk.

Bystolic Teaching 2059

SN instructed patient / caregiver regarding medication Bystolic. SN explained to patient / caregiver that Bystolic is used to treat high blood pressure ( hypertension ). SN explained to patient that the side effects of this medication includes: headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea, slow heartbeat and trouble sleeping. SN instructed patient / caregiver that if any of these effects persist or worsen, to notify physician.

Bumetanide Teaching 2069

SN instructed that the Bumetanide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body ( edema ) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs and abdomen. Bumetanide is a " water pill " ( diuretic ) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.