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Anemia Teaching 458

Patient instructed that Anemia is a condition characterized by an inadequate amount of red blood cells, which are produced in your bone marrow. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a substance that picks up oxygen from your lungs, carries it throughout your body, and gives it to your cells. Your cells need oxygen to perform the basic functions that generate energy and keep you alive. In addition, hemoglobin picks up some of the carbon dioxide given off by your cells and returns it to the lungs, where it is exhaled when you breathe out. Without enough red blood cells to transport oxygen to your cells and carbon dioxide away from your cells, your body functions at a less than optimal level.

Cerebrovascular Accident Teaching 848

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of cerebrovascular accident (stroke), such as: temporary loss of vision or blurred vision, among others.

Crestor Teaching 928

Taught that Crestor is an enzyme blocker known as a

Osteoporosis Teaching 1126

Instructed on the importance of using a firm, supportive mattress as a measure aimed to managing/controlling Osteoporosis.

Activity Intolerance Teaching 1160

Taught that sitting to perform an activity rather than stand, if possible, is a measure aimed to increasing tolerance in response to increased physical activity.

Osteoarthritis Teaching 1195

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Osteoarthritis, such as: stiffness upon rising and fatigue, among others.

Osteoarthritis Teaching 1197

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Osteoarthritis, such as: decreased exercise tolerance and restriction of joint movement, among others.

Muscular Dystrophy Teaching 1480

The patient was instructed in muscular dystrophy in locating correct devices like aids for ambulation and self-care activities. The patient was advised to recognize variations in the home location like bed trapezes, handrails, railed toilet seats, and ramps for wheelchairs. The patient was taught in the good skin care and placing using a bed or a wheelchair. The patient was reviewed in pain controlling methods to deal with chronic pain.

Heart Surgery Teaching 1890

Instructed patient during your recovery, find out what pace is right for you as you work your way toward a physically active lifestyle. Under your practitioner’s guidance, you should gradually build up your exercise and activity level. Before you begin a new strenuous activity, make sure it’s okay and find out if you have any guidelines to follow concerning your heart rate or level of exertion. To improve overall cardiovascular health, follow a regular exercise program that includes moderate physical activity for 150 minutes a week.

Glipizide Teaching 1959

Sn instructed patient on medication Glipizide, it is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels by helping your pancreas produce insulin. Take glipizide 30 minutes before a meal. If you take this medicine once daily, take it 30 minutes before breakfast. Do not crush, chew or break an extended-release tablet. Swallow it whole.