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General teaching Teaching 213

Instructed in proper skin care, focusing on areas prone to abnormalities.

Instructed in the necessity of having an emergency evacuation plan, and available community resources if required.

Instructed to post important telephone numbers, including MD, Home Health Agency, Friend/Relative and 911 for any emergency.

Instructed to elevate lower extremities whenever sitting or lying to promote venous return, thus decreasing/preventing edema.

Instructed in the importance of addressing Advance Directives to ensure compliance with client's wishes and medical needs.

Instructed to follow therapeutic diet, including adequate fluid intake to ensure proper nutrition and hydration.

Instructed in deep breathing exercises to promote lung expansion and prevent pulmonary congestion.

Instructed in complicated medication regime, with written medication schedule provided.

Instructed to use Biohazardous waste/sharps containers provided by Home Health Agency.

Instructed to discard all outdated medications.