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Teachings for Nurses & Patients

Rheumatoid arthritis Teaching 53

Instructed in factors that increase risk of rheumatoid arthritis such as age, sex, stress, infection and defective autoimmune system.

Atorvastatin calcium Teaching 92

Atorvastatin is contraindicated during pregnancy because of potential danger to the fetus. To notify prescriber immediately if pregnancy occurs or is suspected.

Cough Teaching 273

Instructed patient and/or SO to check cough evolution and notify any significant change.

Hyperglycemia Teaching 730

Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. Glucose tolerance progressively declines with age, leading to a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes and post challenge hyperglycemia in the older population. Age-related glucose intolerance in humans is often accompanied by insulin.

Wound Care Teaching 805

Skilled Nurse instructed caregiver get at least 4 pillows, include one of those long body pillows since you can and place them between the knees, ankles, under the arms and behind the back when the patient is laid on her side.

Hypertension Teaching 868

Instructed on the importance of avoiding/decreasing sodium intake in order to decrease retention of fluid and the workload of the heart.

Levothyroxine Teaching 883

Taught that, when taking Levothyroxine, if a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as possible.

Pericarditis Teaching 1500

The patient was instructed in pericarditis to evade people with colds or flu. The patient was advised that sitting up and inclined forward on a table may relief chest discomfort.

PICC Line Teaching 1643

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

Hypoglycemia Teaching 1738

Patient and caregiver instructed that low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can happen to everyone who has diabetes. Symptoms include headache, hunger, sweating, pale skin, irritability, dizziness, feeling shaky, or trouble concentrating. Always keep a source of sugar with you in case you have low blood sugar. Sugar sources include fruit juice, hard candy, crackers, raisins, and non-diet soda. Be sure your family and close friends know how to help you in an emergency.