catheter-teaching-guide
Instructed on the importance, when having Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), of reporting immediately signs/symptoms, such as: rapid weight gain and loss of appetite, among others.
Instructed on the importance, when having Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), of reporting immediately signs/symptoms, such as: increased shortness of breath and edema (fluid retention), among others.
Instructed on the importance, when having Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), of reporting immediately signs/symptoms, such as: persistent cough and frequent urination at night, among others.
Instructed on some potential complications of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), such as: acute pulmonary edema and pneumonia, among others.
Taught that Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disorder in which there is an imbalance between bone formation and bone re-absorption.
Taught that Osteoporosis results in decreased bone mass and bone density.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: decreased estrogen levels in post-menopausal women.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: advancing age and immobilization or lack of regular exercise, among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: alcohol and nicotine abuse (decreases calcium absorption and retention), among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Osteoporosis, such as: family history of the disease and inadequate dietary intake, among others.