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Wound Care Teaching 27

Instructed in factors that contribute to poor skin integrity such as immobilization, poor circulation, moisture, heat, anemia, shearing forces, poor nutritional status.

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.

Oxygen Teaching 60

Instructed in S/E of oxygen therapy such as respiratory depression, collapse lung, irritation of airway mucosa, oxygen toxicity, local skin irritation.

General teaching Teaching 206

Instructed in complicated medication regime, with written medication schedule provided.

Diabetes Teaching 367

Instructed patient on possible complications linked to diabetes such as, kidney, bladder and heart disorders, strokes, eye complications, peripheral vascular and nervous system disorders.

Fall precautions Teaching 587

Patient instructed to breathe deeply five or six times after experiencing a fall. In the event of any injuries do not try to get up, call a family member immediately for assistance.

Breathing Teaching 657

Patient was instructed on breathing methods. Deep relaxed breathing. Lie down on a blanket or rug on the floor. Place one hand on the abdomen and one hand on the chest. Inhale slowly and deeply through the nose into the abdomen to push up the hand as much as feels comfortable. The chest should move only a little and only with the abdomen. Do it for five minutes, when becoming more comfortable with this technique extend it up two minutes.

Hypoglycemia Teaching 774

Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia may result from a variety of causes, which include: Alimentary hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia within 1 to 2 hours after a meal sometimes occurs when stomach contents empty into the intestines too rapidly. This causes the rapid absorption of glucose into the blood and an overproduction of insulin (hyperinsulinism) in response. This problem may develop after surgery for peptic ulcers, obesity, or other stomach problems.

Miscellaneous Teaching 964

Instructed on the importance of reporting early signs and/or symptoms of infection.

Alprazolam Teaching 1295

Skilled nurse encourage patient to rise slowly from supine position and dangle feet prior to standing while taking alprazolam.