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General information Teaching 475

Instructed to patient about eating well with diabetes: eating habits do not have to change if you have diabetes. Your dietitian will help you to develop a meal plan that suits your taste and lifestyle. This plan will help you to keep your blood sugar in your target range. The result will be an eating plan you can enjoy.

Fall precautions Teaching 615

Patient was instructed on measures to prevent falls when bathing. Install grab handles and nonskid mats inside and outside the shower/tub and near the toilet and sinks. Use shower chair and bath benches.

Skin Care Teaching 654

Patient was instructed on skin care. Drinks lots of fluids, especially water to keep the skin moist and healthy. To prevent dry skin when the temperature drops, use a room humidifier to add moisture to heated, indoor air.

Pain Management Teaching 668

Patient was instructed on how pain develops. When something in the body is not working properly, the body

Lyrica Teaching 890

Taught that Lyrica is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes.

Constipation Teaching 997

Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing constipation, such as: avoid/decrease intake of foods with white sugar, pasta, pastries, cheese and rice.

Osteoporosis Teaching 1117

Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: alcohol and nicotine abuse (decreases calcium absorption and retention), among others.

Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1141

Taught that lung infections and some diseases are factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).

Alprazolam Teaching 1299

Skilled nurse advised patient to avoid abrupt discontinuation of alprazolam after prolonged use

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.