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Vitamin D Teaching 1597

Patient was instructed new medication Vitamin D, is used for preventing and treating weak bones (osteoporosis), bone pain (osteomalacia), and an inherited disease (osteogenesis imperfecta) in which the bones are especially brittle and easily broken. It is also used for preventing falls and fractures in people at risk for osteoporosis.

Acid reflux Teaching 1675

Instructed patient to avoid foods which might increase acid reflux. Food that is very hot or very cold, fried foods, peppermint, coffee, drinks that contain caffeine, spicy, highly seasoned foods, tomato-based dishes, citrus fruits and juices, chocolate and sweets. If patient any reflux symptoms, instructed on not lie down right after eating and to remain upright for at least 2 hours.

Hypertension Teaching 1676

Instructed patient and caregiver on Hypertensive urgency which is a situation where the blood pressure is severely elevated or higher for your diastolic pressure. That experiencing hypertensive urgency may or may not experience one or more of these symptoms: severe headache, shortness of breath, nosebleeds, and severe anxiety, chest pain, back pain, numbness/weakness, change in vision, difficulty speaking do not wait to see if your pressure comes down on its own. Seek immediately medical assistance and/or call 9-1-1.

Hepatitis Teaching 1774

SN instructed patient and caregiver on Hepatitis C which in an infection caused by a virus that attacks the liver and leads to inflammation. Sympotms of hepatitis such as fatigue, nausea or poor appetite. Riks factors and complications of Hepatitis C such as liver cancer and liver failure.

PICC Line Teaching 1839

Instructed patient t is very important to prevent infection,which might require removal of the PICC line. The nurse will show you how to keep your supplies sterile, so no germs will enter the catheter and cause an infection.

Tracheostomy Teaching 1854

Instructed patient on signs and symptoms that indicate a need for suctioning include: Seeing mucus in the opening of the trach tube or hearing mucus in the airway Increased respiratory rate or effort Retractions (which is seen when the skin between the ribs pulls in while breathing.

Tracheostomy Teaching 1855

Instructed patient on signs and symptoms that indicate a need for suctioning include: Nasal flaring (which is seen when the nostril flares out when a person breaths in) Change in skin color from normal to pale or blue Changes in activity, such as if a child is upset or inconsolable, or appears to be sleepy Increased coughing.

Intellectual disability Teaching 1898

SN instructed patient / caregiver on intellectual disability which is a condition describing below-average intellectual function and a lack of skills necessary for daily living. SN instructed patient / caregiver on causes such as infections present at birth or occurring after birth, chromosomal abnormalities such as down syndrome, environmental. SN instructed patient / caregiver on symptoms such as lack of or slow development of motor skills. Language skills, and self-help skills, especially when compared to peers, lack of curiosity and difficulty understanding and following social rules.

Lymphedema Teaching 1987

SN instructed patient about Lymphedema disease. Lymphedema is the buildup of fluid in soft body tissues when the lymph system is damaged or blocked. When the lymph system is working as it should, lymph flows through the body and is returned to the bloodstream. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur: Swelling of an arm or leg; which may include fingers and toes; a full or heavy feeling in an arm or leg; a tight feeling in the skin. Patient verbalized understanding the teaching.

Hypertension Teaching 2004

SN instructed patient and caregiver on hypertensive urgency which is a situation where the blood pressure is severely elevated and that experiencing hypertensive urgency may or may not experience one or more of these symptoms: severe headache, shortness of breath, nosebleeds, and severe anxiety, chest or back pain, numbness or severe weakness, change in vision or difficulty speaking. Patient and caregiver were advised to seek immediately medical assistance and/or call 9-1-1 if any of these signs or symptoms appear. Patient and caregiver verbalized understanding. Family is independent with hypertension process.