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1258 teachingsFall precautions Teaching 430Diseases ProcessPatient and/or caregiver instructed to install grab bars in the bathtub. This simple procedure will prevent falls while the patient is in the bathtub and at the same time will provide additional support when she/he needs it.Fall precautions Teaching 429Diseases ProcessCaregiver and/or patient instructed to place a rubber mat or adhesive texture strips on the bottom of the bathtub and/or shower to prevent falls.Cardiac Teaching 428Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about common risk factors associated with heart disease such as: smoking, family history, hypertension, stress and diet.
Cardiac Teaching 427Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about other S/S of cardiac complications requiring medical intervention such as: increased SOB, palpitations, irregular heart beat, faintness, and weakness.Cardiac Teaching 426Diseases ProcessInstructed patient on the possible side effects of NTG, including headache, dizziness with position changes, weakness, flushing, palpitations, fainting, nausea and vomiting. Instructed patient to notify MD if any side effects occur.Cardiac Teaching 425Diseases ProcessInstructed patient to sit or lie down prior to taking NTG, as this medication dilates arteries increasing blood supply to the heart, and dizziness or fainting may occur.Cardiac Teaching 424Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about the use of NTG for chest pain or pressure. Beginning pain or pressure episode take 1 tablet every 5 minutes, and up to 3 tablets over 15 minutes. If complete pain relief is not achieved after taking the 3rd tablet, call 911.Cardiac Teaching 423Diseases ProcessInstructed patient on management of chest pain. These steps are to be followed in case of occurrences: sit or lie down and rest immediately at onset of pain, if NTG available take as instructed and/or call 911.Cardiac Teaching 422Diseases ProcessInstructed patient about the assessment of chest pain, including amount, frequency, location, duration and any associated symptoms. Also instructed patient to report immediately to his/her doctor.Cardiac Teaching 421Diseases ProcessInstructed patient on diagnosis of Pulmonary Edema, which is very likely to occur when there is an accumulation of fluid in the lungs, causing difficulty breathing. Contact your primary care physician if the condition worsens, or if you exhibit other symptoms.
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