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Teaching 259

Instructed patient to discuss the use of vitamins, minerals or herbal supplements with a doctor since they may interact with diabetic medication.

Diabetes Teaching 365

Instructed patient about diabetes complications such as: heart attacks, stroke.

Diabetes Teaching 376

Instructed patient on how to recognize S/S of DM such as: excessive thirst, fatigue, increased urination, increased appetite, slow healing wounds, itching, changes in vision and weight loss.

General information Teaching 484

Patient was instructed on the importance of an appropriate nutrition to keep blood sugar levels as near to normal as possible. Read Nutrition Facts on food labels and if the serving has too much carbohydrate, the size of serving will need to be adjusted.

Pain Management Teaching 668

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

Angina pectoris Teaching 839

Taught that some potential factors of Angina Pectoris are hypertension, obesity and constipation (accompanied by heavy straining), among others.

Parkinson Teaching 1037

Taught that cerebrovascular disease is factor that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Parkinson

Osteoarthritis Teaching 1177

Instructed on some measures aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis, such as: exercise daily at a slow, steady pace, using range of motion.

PICC Line Teaching 1688

Skilled nurse remove PICC,line per doctor order, the catheter tip should also be examined and there is no breakage at the end, no S/S of infections noted. Skilled nurse applied at the insertion site with sterile gauze to prevent bleeding which and when the bleeding stops, the gauze is removed and a sterile dressing is applied. Instructed patient the dressing should remain for approximately 24 hours. After this time, the site should be assessed and a new dressing applied if needed. Patient understand the instructions given.

Wound Care Teaching 1808

Instructed caregiver inspect patient's feet every day—especially the sole and between the toes—for cuts, bruises, cracks, blisters, redness, ulcers, and any sign of abnormality. Each time you visit a health-care provider, remove your shoes and socks so your feet can be examined. Any problems that are discovered should be reported to patient's podiatrist as soon as possible; no matter how simple they may seem to you.