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Diabetes Teaching 200

Instructed in proper care and maintenance of home glucose monitor.

Flu Teaching 387

Instructed patient to get a flu shot each year and decrease the exposure to the flu.

Fall precautions Teaching 599

Patient was instructed on measures to prevent falls at home during daily activities store household items on lower shelves so there is no need to climb or reach high. Or use a reaching device that you can buy at a medical supply store. To climb for something, use a step stool with handrails.

Hypoglycemia Teaching 785

Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. The body uses hormones to keep the blood sugar in a normal range. But a long-term health problem that needs treatment can cause blood sugar to drop too low. It could be caused by: Medicines, Drinking too much alcohol, Diseases that affect the pancreas, liver, kidneys, adrenal glands, or other organs, Metabolism problems that run in families.

Rheumatoid arthritis Teaching 1048

Taught that eating well-balanced meals high in protein, vitamins and iron is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Angina pectoris Teaching 1094

Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Angina Pectoris, such as: dress warmly in cold weather, avoid sleeping in cold rooms and avoid becoming overheated, among others.

Constipation Teaching 1247

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

Cardiac Teaching 1252

Instructed patient about S/S complications associated with CHF, including bounding pulse, decreased urinary output, increased SOB, increased edema and sudden weight gain.

Macrobid Teaching 1777

SN instructed that medication, Macrobid is an antibiotic used to treat bladder infections (acute cystitis). It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Instructed that common side effects include, nausea, dizziness, and upset stomach.

Tracheostomy Teaching 1859

Instructed patient the following is a list of preventive measures that may help to avoid some problems: Make sure the trach is getting enough humidity. Humidity will keep the mucus loose and decrease the chances of a mucus plug. If you hear a whistling sound from the trach, this might mean that the airway is dry. Always make sure the trach ties are securely fastened and are tight enough around the neck.