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Diabetes Teaching 189

Instructed in oral diabetic agents, these stimulate insulin release from the pancreas to help control glucose levels.

Osteoporosis Teaching 539

Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis caused by a lack of bone strength or bone density. As aging the bones get thinner naturally caused by factors such as age, being a woman who has gone through menopause, family background, having a slender body frame.

Hyperglycemia Teaching 747

Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. Diabetes is currently a chronic disease with no cure. There is an exceptionally important role for patient education, diabetic support, self monitoring of blood glucose with the goal of keeping it within acceptable bounds.

Hyperglycemia Teaching 762

Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. Blood sugar can rise well above normal for significant periods without producing permanent effects or symptoms. Howeverchronic hyperglycemia at levels more slightly above normal can produce a very wide variety of serious complications over a period of years.

Activity Intolerance Teaching 1163

Taught that gradually increasing exercise with planned, scheduled rest periods, is a measure aimed to increasing tolerance in response to increased physical activity.

Hypertension Teaching 1231

Taught that blood pressure readings for people age 50 or older should not exceed 160/90.

isosorbide Teaching 1324

Side effects of isorsobide mn are headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea or vomiting may occur as your body adjusts to this medication. Headache is often a sign that this medication is working; treat it with an aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever as recommended by your doctor. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Seroquel Teaching 1339

There is a chance that seroquel may cause cataracts, and you may be asked to see an eye doctor when you start seroquel therapy, and every 6 months thereafter.

VAC Teaching 1824

Instructed patient training for patients and their caregivers who 
will be using the device at home should include how to: Recognize signs and symptoms of complications, such as redness, 
warmth, and pain associated with possible infection Contact appropriate healthcare providers, especially in emergency 
situations, respond to emergency situations; for instance, if bright red blood is seen in the tubing or canister, to immediately stop NPWT, apply direct manual pressure to the dressing, and activate emergency medical services.

Carbohydrates Teaching 2030

SN instructed patient on high carbohydrate foods. SN instructed avoiding large quantities of carbohydrates for main foods: Potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, desserts, sugary drinks. SN instructed that these items should be no more than a palm full and main food should be meat and vegetables at meals.