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General medication Teaching 2

Instructed to keep medications in their original containers. Instructed to check the label before you take any medications.

Diabetes Teaching 191

Instructed in S/S of hyperglycemia, such as excessive urination, thirst, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or cramping, weak-tired feeling, drowsiness, deep-rapid breathing, or fruity breath. If these S/S occur client S/O instructed to notify MD.

Oxygen Teaching 248

Instructed patient not to have open flames, such as pilot lights of gas stoves or water heaters, within 12 feet of any oxygen equipment.

Cough Teaching 266

Instructed patient to call MD if fever persist for a couple of days and isn't getting better.

Diabetes Teaching 343

Instructed diabetic patient about the possible complications of kidney disease. Even though early kidney damage has no symptoms; there is a blood test called Microalbumin now available to detect early diabetic kidney damage while still reversible.

Diabetes Teaching 375

Instructed patient about the importance of wearing a Medic Alert Bracelet.

COPD Teaching 829

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of respiratory infection, such as: loss of appetite and rapid pulse and respirations, among others.

Actonel Teaching 1340

Actonel slows bone loss while increasing bones mass, which may prevent bone fractures.

Gallbladder surgery Teaching 1781

Instructed patient high-fiber and gas-producing foods can also cause some people discomfort after gallbladder surgery, so you may want to introduce them slowly back into your diet. These include: Cereals, whole-grain breads, nuts, seeds and legumes.

ProAir HFA Inhalation Teaching 1973

SN instructed patient on ProAir HFA Inhalation. That it is a quick-relief drug used to prevent and treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems. It works in the airways by opening breathing passages and relaxing muscles. SN instructed patient to rinse mouth with water after every use of the medication to prevent irritation and dryness in the mouth.