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Pneumonia Teaching 290Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about measures to prevent or treat pneumonia: eating well balanced meals, adequate rest, avoiding upper respiratory infections or getting promptly treatment for early symptoms, drinking large amounts of fluids to thin secretions and replace ...Pneumonia Teaching 289Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about signs and symptoms of pneumonia: high fever and chills, chest pain, cough that may be productive, green, yellow or rust-colored sputum, malaise, loss of appetite, rapid pulse and rapid breathing.Pneumonia Teaching 288Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about factors that increase risk for pneumonia, such as smoking and air pollution, upper respiratory infections, prolonged immobility, malnutrition; chronic diseases: diabetes, cancer, renal disease, cardiac disease; exposure to cold, damp w... Incontinence Teaching 287Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about possible complications of urinary incontinence, such as, urinary tract infections (cloudy, foul-smelling, urine), depression and loss of self-esteem, skin breakdown, etc.Rehabilitation Therapy Teaching 286Diseases ProcessInstructed patient to perform daily exercises as taught by physical therapist to prevent muscles atrophy, decrease joint contractures and improve circulation.Rehabilitation Therapy Teaching 285Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about possible assistance to improve mobility, such as, a rehabilitation nurse (assists with exercises), physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc. Rehabilitation therapy services will restore patient to the highest level of functioning. P...Hypothyroidism Teaching 284Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about chronic forms of hypothyroidism. These are lifelong disorders that are usually treated with synthetic forms of thyroid hormone. Dosage must be adjusted carefully to prevent hyperthyroidism.Hypothyroidism Teaching 283Diseases ProcessInstructed SO on how symptoms differ among individuals, depending on the severity of the case: sensitivity to cold temperature, dry skin, constipation, forgetfulness, chronic fatigue, decreased heart rate, depression, hair loss, weight gain, muscle stiffness a...Hypothyroidism Teaching 282Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about the many causes of hypothyroidism, which are: autoimmune disorders, radioactive therapy, thyroid surgery, congenital defects, inflammation and viral infections of the thyroid gland.Hypothyroidism Teaching 281Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about how the thyroid hormone helps regulate metabolism. When this hormone is abnormally low the energy production decreases, disrupting many vital functions.

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