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Tracheostomy Teaching 446

If the inner cannula is designed for reuse, clean it in a solution of equal parts hydrogen peroxide and 0.9% sodium chloride. Wear sterile gloves and maintain aseptic technique. Remove encrusted secretions from the lumen of a metal tube with sterile pipe cleaners or a soft sterile brush. For a plastic tube, use only sterile pipe cleaners to prevent damage by a brush. After cleaning, thoroughly rinse the inner cannula with 0.9% sodium chloride solution.

Respiratory infection Teaching 499

Patient was instructed on respiratory infection, usually known as the common cold, is a highly contagious, viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system, It is the most common infectious disease in humans. Common symptoms are sore throat, runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing and coughing.

Fire safety Teaching 581

Patient was instructed on tips for fire safety. If an appliance smokes or has an unusual smell, unplug immediately and have it repaired. Replace frayed or cracked electrical cords and don

Foot care Teaching 647

Patient was instructed about the feet care: always wear shoes or slippers. Always wear socks with the shoes, since leather, plastics, and manmade shoe materials can irritate your skin and quickly bring on blisters. While the Diabetic patient might prefer the look of hose, nylon knee-highs, or thin socks, may find that these doesn't give to the toes or heels enough protection. Wear thicker socks to pad the feet and cushion any calluses or sore spots. Further teaching is needed.

Teaching 917

Taught that Fosamax is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (Osteoporosis).

Activity Intolerance Teaching 1161

Taught that scheduling activity when most tolerated (after rest periods and, at least, one hour after meals) is a measure aimed to increasing tolerance in response to increased physical activity.

Epilepsy Teaching 1244

Taught that seizures are uncontrolled electrical impulses of the brain.

Hypertension Teaching 1628

Instructed patient have many factors can affect blood pressure, including: How much water and salt you have in your body the condition of your kidneys, nervous system, or blood vessels, your hormone levels, heart damage.

Nephrostomy Teaching 1789

Instructed patient when should you contact your caregiver?, The skin around the nephrostomy tube is red, swollen, itches, or has a rash, you have a fever, you have lower back or hip pain, There are changes in how your urine looks or smells, a large amount of urine is draining into the drainage bag over a short period of time.

Tracheostomy Teaching 1837

Instructed caregiver when should I call healthcare provider? Contact your healthcare provider or physician immediately:. If you have an irregular heart rate, if you feel increased pain or discomfort, note: It is normal to feel some pain and discomfort for about a week after the tracheostomy procedure.