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Diabetes Teaching 96

Instructed in how to recognize signs and symptoms of high blood sugar such as frequent urination, excessive thirst, headache, weakness, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, etc.

Cardiac Teaching 172

Instructed in the use of NTG for chest pain/pressure. To take at onset of pain, 1 tablet every 5 minutes, up to 3 tablets over 15 minutes. If not complete relief of pain after the 3rd tablet, call 911.

Cardiac Teaching 174

Instructed in the possible side effects of NTG, including headache, dizziness with position changes, weakness, flushing, palpitations, fainting, nausea and vomiting. Notify MD should any side effects occur.

Foot care Teaching 640

Patient was instructed on the importance of a good foot care. Do not treat calluses, corns or bunions without talking to the doctor or nurse before. Cut toenails straight across to avoid future complications.

COPD Teaching 834

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of respiratory infection, such as: fever, chest pain and chills, among others.

Hypertension Teaching 1204

Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling hypertension, such as: have blood pressure monitored regularly and take corresponding medications exactly as directed by MD.

Osteitis Deformans Teaching 1497

The patient was instructed in paget’s disease osteitis deforrmans in the importance to self-inject calcitonin. The patient was advised to take etidronate to program medication doses 2 hours before or after meals. The patient was taught to use ambulatory assist devices and aids like cane, walker.

Pulmonary Hypertension Teaching 1507

The patient was instructed in pulmonary hypertension in about oxygen therapy. The patient was advised to take adaptive breathing methods. The patient was encouraged in the need of no smoking or using tobacco products.

Gentamycin Teaching 1528

SN advised patient to report signs or symptoms or ototoxicity or nephrotoxicity during gentamycin therapy.

Gallbladder surgery Teaching 1778

Instructed patient while your body adjusts, it's a good idea to avoid high-fat foods for a few weeks after having gallbladder surgery.High-fat foods include: foods that are fried, like French fries and potato chips, high-fat meats, such as bacon, bologna, sausage, ground beef, and ribs high-fat dairy products, such as cheese, ice cream, cream, whole milk, and sour cream.