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Fall precautions Teaching 432

Patient and caregiver instructed that in the event of a power outage flashlights and new batteries should be placed by their bedside.

Respiratory infection Teaching 502

Patient was instructed on the difference between a cold and the flu. With a cold, there is poor probably to have much of one headache but with the flu, the headache will be prominent. Of course, we're talking about colds here and not sinus infections, which can cause headaches too.

Miscellaneous Teaching 964

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

Rheumatoid arthritis Teaching 1062

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, such as: pain and tenderness of joint and swelling, among others.

Activity Intolerance Teaching 1161

Taught that scheduling activity when most tolerated (after rest periods and, at least, one hour after meals) is a measure aimed to increasing tolerance in response to increased physical activity.

Constipation Teaching 1247

Taught that low back pain and headache may constitute as signs/symptoms of constipation.

Seroquel Teaching 1333

A rare side effect of seroquel is that it may cause tardive dyskinesia, a condition characterized by uncontrollable muscle spasms and twitches in the face and body. This problem can be permanent, and appears to be most common among older adults, especially women

PICC Line Teaching 1828

Instructed patient if you have Fever, chills, tenderness, redness, or pus at the catheter site, Swollen arm, Check your child’s temperature and call the doctor right away.

VAC Teaching 1836

Instructed patient when should I call my clinician when on V.A.C. Therapy: immediately report to your clinician if you have any of these symptoms: fever over 102°, diarrhea, headache, sore throat, confusion, sick to your stomach or throwing up, dizziness or feel faint when you stand up, redness around the wound, skin itches or rash present, wound is sore, red or swollen, pus or bad smell from the wound, area in or around wound feels very warm.

Eliquis Teaching 2067

SN instructed patient that eliquis could cause bruising, internal bleeding, increased bleeding time so if any falls, severe cuts or unexplained pain or pain pressure call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if: You cough up blood, you vomit blood or what looks like coffee grounds, you pass maroon or very bloody stools. Patient was able to be taught back.