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Cardiovascular Prevention Teaching 2532

SN to assess cardiovascular status, identify any signs and symptoms of impaired cardiovascular function. Patient was instructed how can you care for yourself at home when you have a legs pain. Take pain medicines exactly as directed, rest your leg while you have pain, and avoid standing for long periods of time, make sure you are eating a balanced diet that is rich in calcium, potassium, and magnesium, your leg may be in a splint, a brace, or an elastic bandage.

Mental Disabilities Teaching 2531

SN instructed caregiver caring for someone having a mental health crisis introduce yourself calmly and clearly. Explain why you are there. Be polite and non-threatening but also be honest and direct. Listen to what they are saying in a non-judgmental way. Avoid confrontation. Ask them what they see as the main problem.

General information Teaching 2527

Instructed patient how prevent a decrease in physical activity. Prevent a decrease in mental activity. Encourage daily verbal communication. Be attentive and listen and accept their feelings. Request a consultation with physicians and rehabilitation staff, rehabilitation making regular visits to elderly evacuees.

General information Teaching 2526

Instructed patient how prevent a decrease in physical activity. Encourage activity including cooperation with neighboring evacuees, incorporate rehabilitative activity into daily life. Explain the benefits of activities such as walking/ exercise on health, and promote them. Sn leave patient calmly watching TV.

Leg edema Teaching 2511

Instructed patient in lifestyle and home remedies that may help decrease edema and keep it from coming back. Before trying any self-care techniques, talk to your doctor about which ones are right for you. Compression, if one of your limbs is affected by edema, your doctor may recommend you wear compression stockings, sleeves or gloves, usually worn after your swelling has gone down, to prevent further swelling from occurring. These garments keep pressure on your limbs to prevent fluid from collecting in the tissue. Patient verbalized understanding.

Leg edema Teaching 2510

Instructed patient in lifestyle and home remedies that may help decrease edema and keep it from coming back. Before trying any self-care techniques, talk to your doctor about which ones are right for you. Massage or stroking the affected area toward your heart using firm, but not painful, pressure may help move the excess fluid out of that area. Patient verbalized understanding.

Leg edema Teaching 2509

Instructed patient in lifestyle and home remedies that may help decrease edema and keep it from coming back. Before trying any self-care techniques, talk to your doctor about which ones are right for you. Moving and using the muscles in the part of your body affected by edema, especially your legs, may help pump the excess fluid back toward your heart. Ask your doctor about exercises you can do that may reduce swelling. Patient verbalized understanding.

Anticoagulants Diet Teaching 2508

Instructed patient one nutrient that can lessen warfarin's effectiveness is vitamin K. It's important to be consistent in how much vitamin k you get daily. While eating small amounts of foods that are rich in vitamin K should not cause a problem, avoid consuming large amounts of certain foods or drinks, including kale, spinach, brussels sprouts, collards, mustard greens, chard, broccoli, asparagus, green tea. Patient verbalized understanding.

Mental Retardation Teaching 2505

Instructed caregiver persons with mental retardation are living longer and integrating into their communities. Primary medical care of persons with mental retardation should involve continuity of care, maintenance of comprehensive treatment documentation, routine periodic health screening, and an understanding of the unique medical and behavioral disorders common to this population. Office visits can be successful if physicians familiarize patients with the office and staff, plan for difficult behaviors, and administer mild sedation when appropriate. Some syndromes that cause mental retardation have specific medical and behavioral features. Health issues in these patients include respiratory problems, gastrointestinal disorders, challenging behaviors, and neurologic conditions. Some commonly overlooked health concerns are sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, and end-of-life decisions.

Impaired Physical Mobility Teaching 2504

Instructed patient Intervention of impaired physical mobility, this condition includes prevention of dependent disabilities, restoring mobility when possible, as well as maintaining or preserving the existing mobility. Special patient care includes changing position, exercises, nutrition and giving a safe environment, etc. We look in detail at the nursing care plan for impaired physical mobility. Patient verbalized understanding.