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High blood pressure Teaching 2000OthersSN instructed patient about high blood pressure. Normal blood pressure is when your blood pressure is lower than 120 / 80 mm / Hg most of the time. High blood pressure ( hypertension ) is when your blood pressure is 140 / 90 mm / Hg or above most of the time.Bleending Teaching 1982OthersSN instructed patient that bleeding is frequently associated with any non-tunneled catheter insertion. More frequent dressing changes and/or a mild pressure dressing may be required. Excessive bleeding or bleeding that persists for more than 24 hours is not no...Catheter Teaching 1954OthersSN instructed patient on signs of central catheter problems. The signs of catheter infection and problems are similar for all types of central venous catheters. If you have any sign of infection or catheter problem, call your doctor immediately. In addition si... Sodium intake Teaching 1932OthersSn instructed that reducing sodium intake lowers blood pressure and prevent the collection of fluid in the lower legs or abdomen. People with chronic kidney disease must control sodium intake to prevent volume overload, which increases blood pressure and caus...Emergency preparedness Teaching 1921OthersInstructed on emergency preparedness. Planning ahead to ensure adequate care in case of severe weather or natural disaster is imperative. Here are a few key tips that warrant consideration in any elderly person’s disaster plan: Create an emergency contact card...Colostomy Teaching 1885OthersSN instructed patient instructed patient caregiver how to do Ostomy Care, as follow: Preparing, Applying, and Removing an Ostomy System to make the process easier and more effective, here are several easy steps you and your patients can follow when applying a...Tracheostomy Teaching 1858OthersInstructed patient in emergency care These pages will cover prevention of an emergency situation, and what to do if: Your loved one has trouble breathing or stops breathing You cannot insert a trach tube The trach falls out.Tracheostomy Teaching 1856OthersInstructed patient be careful not to touch the trach cannula while changing the tube. You do not want to contaminate the cannula. Other times to suction include before eating, or before and after sleeping. Be aware that every sound you hear does not mean they ...Tracheostomy Teaching 1813OthersInstructed patient if your trach tube comes out Don’t panic! Stay calm. Your stoma will stay open. If you do not know how  to put the tube back in or you can’t get it in, have someone take you to the nearest Emergency Department, or go to your  family doctor’s...Tracheostomy Teaching 1812OthersInstructed patient if you have a hard time breathing, you may have secretions in your trach tube. Take out the inner  cannula to check for mucous and clean if necessary. Then replace it. If your breathing does not get better, keep using your  humidity, and cou...

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