Diseases Process

Wound Care Teaching 27

Instructed in factors that contribute to poor skin integrity such as immobilization, poor circulation, moisture, heat, anemia, shearing forces, poor nutritional status.

Angina pectoris Teaching 37

Instructed to take nitroglycerin at the first sign of angina, to rest in a lying or sitting position, to maintain a quiet enviroment and to get medical attention.

Angina pectoris Teaching 38

Instructed in complication of angina pectoris such as dysrhythmias of the heart and myocardial infarction.

Angina pectoris Teaching 39

Instructed in possible factors that increase risk of the angina pectoris such as sudden physical exertion, emotional stress, consumption of a heavy meal, temperature extremes, nicotine, hypertension, obesity, constipation accompained by excessive straining.

Angina pectoris Teaching 40

Instructed in measures to decrease risk of angina pectoris: exercise regularly, take regular rest periods, eat small frequent meals, dress warmly in cold weather, take medications as prescribed, eat diet high in fiber and others.

Rheumatoid arthritis Teaching 51

Instructed to recognize S/S of Rheumatoid arthritis such as loss of appetite, fatigue, weakness, pain and tenderness of joint, weight loss, swelling, etc.

Rheumatoid arthritis Teaching 52

Instructed in complication of rheumatoid arthritis such as deformity and disability, infections and osteoporosis.

Rheumatoid arthritis Teaching 53

Instructed in factors that increase risk of rheumatoid arthritis such as age, sex, stress, infection and defective autoimmune system.

Rheumatoid arthritis Teaching 54

Instructed in measures to control rheumatoid arthritis such as adequate exercise, proper diet, stress control, pain control, physical or occupational therapy, self-help devices, emotional support and others.

Angina pectoris Teaching 55

Instructed in recognizing signs and symptoms of angina pectoris such as chest pain, anxiety, indigestion, sweating and shortness of breath.