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Respiratory infection Teaching 501

Patient was instructed on the difference between a cold and the flu. With a cold, there is normally no fever so one of the first things to do is take the temperature. If the thermometer registers between 102-104, suspect the flu.

Hypoglycemia Teaching 779

Patient was instructed on how to avoid hypoglycemia. The body can tolerate low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, for short periods of time. But since every cell in the body is fueled by sugar, chronic hypoglycemia will cause the health to deteriorate.

Activity Intolerance Teaching 821

Instructed on the importance of pacing herself between activities as a measure aimed to increasing tolerance to physical activities.

Hypertension Teaching 864

Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating hypertension, such as: age, race and family history.

Labetalol Teaching 906

Instructed on the importance of taking Labetalol regularly, at the same time each day and as directed by MD, in order to get the most benefit from it.

Angina pectoris Teaching 1095

Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Angina Pectoris, such as: avoid cigarette smoking (it constricts blood vessels) and take corresponding medications exactly as directed by MD, among others.

Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1142

Taught that anemia and obesity are factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).

Lovenox Teaching 1863

SN advised patient call your doctor or nurse call line now or seek immediate medical care if: You have new bruises that are away from the injection site or blood spots under your skin, you have a nosebleed., you have blood in your urine.Your stools are black and tar-like or have streaks of blood, you have vaginal bleeding when you are not having your period, or heavy period bleeding.

PICC Line Teaching 1882

Instructed patient how prevent infections: To wash your hands with soap and water: Wet your hands with warm water, avoid hot water, which can cause skin irritation when you wash your hands often. Apply enough soap to cover the entire surface of your hands, including your fingers.

Hyperlipidemia Teaching 2073

SN instructed about managing Hyperlipidemia such as: Limit your intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk to reduce your saturated and trans fat. Choose skim milk, lowfat or fat - free dairy products. Limit fried food, and use healthy oils in cooking, such as vegetable oil.