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Ferosol Teaching 48

Instructed in new medication Feroso to manage anemia. In addition, warned of possible S/E such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, GI discomfort, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, rash and others.

Lanoxin Teaching 161

Instructed in possible adverse reactions to Lanoxin including, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, yellow-green halos around visual images, fatigue, headache, and generalized muscle weakness.

General information Teaching 255

Instructed patient to shake medication for at least one full minute if told to do so.

Hurricane Teaching 809

Instructed patient and caregiver about the procedures followed in the case of a hurricane. Should such event occur the Home Health Agency will be on call assisting any patient who has an emergency. Keep Agency phone number at hand.

Angina pectoris Teaching 840

Taught that some potential factors of Angina Pectoris are sudden physical exertion and emotional stress, among others.

Labetalol Teaching 910

Taught that Labetalol works by blocking the effect of certain natural chemicals on the heart and blood vessels.

Depression Teaching 970

Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing depression, such as: encourage verbalization of feelings and allow patient some degree of control, among others.

Miscellaneous Teaching 976

Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if black/tarry stools occur.

PICC Line Teaching 1688

Skilled nurse remove PICC,line per doctor order, the catheter tip should also be examined and there is no breakage at the end, no S/S of infections noted. Skilled nurse applied at the insertion site with sterile gauze to prevent bleeding which and when the bleeding stops, the gauze is removed and a sterile dressing is applied. Instructed patient the dressing should remain for approximately 24 hours. After this time, the site should be assessed and a new dressing applied if needed. Patient understand the instructions given.

Colostomy care Teaching 2047

SN instructed patient on Colostomy Care.The patient should limit foods that may cause gas and odor: These include vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and 
cauliflower. Beans, eggs and fish may also cause gas and odor. Eat slowly and do not use a straw to drink liquids. Yogurt,
 buttermilk and fresh parsley may help control odor and gas.