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Oxygen Teaching 165

Instructed to never change prescribed flow rate, unless ordered by MD. Instructed not to allow anybody to smoke while oxygen is in use.

Fall precautions Teaching 441

Instructed about the importance to use an assistive device all the time, while walking and transfer, to prevent falls and possible fractures.

Epilepsy Teaching 1102

Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of exacerbating Epilepsy, such as: trauma, tumors and high fever, among others.

Epilepsy Teaching 1103

Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of exacerbating Epilepsy, such as: drug and alcohol intoxication, among others.

Angina pectoris Teaching 1105

Taught that exposure to extreme temperatures may constitute as a precipitating factor of Angina Pectoris.

Bedbound Teaching 1566

Instructed caregiver how to prevent Pressure Ulcers for Bed bound patients: Protect the Skin 
 patient from injury - Avoid massaging the skin on bony parts of the patient body. Limit pressure
 on bony areas by changing positions frequently. If the patient in a bed, preferably every 2 hours.

Heart Failure Teaching 1682

SN instructed patient about Coreg is a beta blocker used for heart failure, hypertension or after a MI. Side effects include dizziness, shortness of breath, slow heart rate, lightheadedness, weight gain, swelling of feet and legs. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

Colostomy Teaching 1701

Instructed patient about his social life he will be able to resume your social activities. Your colostomy should not interfere. You will gain confidence and security with the pouch remaining intact. You will be able to be independent in emptying and changing the pouch.

High blood pressure Teaching 2011

SN instructed patient on high blood pressure. The high blood pressure is a common condition and when not treated, can cause damage to the brain, heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and other parts of the body. Damage to these organs may cause heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, loss of vision, and other problems. In addition to taking medication, making lifestyle changes will also help to control your blood pressure. These changes include eating a diet that is low in fat and salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising at least 30 minutes most days, not smoking, and using alcohol in moderation.

Phantom pain Teaching 2015

SN instructed patient that phantom pain is very real but not everyone who has an amputation has phantom pain. The pain may feel like cramping, burning, stabbing or shooting pain. Some things that can make the pain feel worse are being too tired, too much pressure on the amputated arm or leg, changes in the weather, stress and infection.