catheter-teaching-guide
Diseases Process
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: report immediately to physician, nurse or other health care provider if fever, change in amount or color of sputum and/or increased shortness of breath occur.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: avoid or control stress, which can exacerbate disease.
SN instructed patient that Rheumatoid Arthritis is a systemic disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the joint. Rheumatoid Arthritis causes pain and swelling in the wrist and small joints of the hand and feet. Rheumatoid Arthritis can also affect other tissues throughout the body and cause problems in organs such as the lungs, heart, and eyes. Patient verbalized understanding.
Taught that, in Rheumatoid Arthritis, the joints most affected are knees, hands and feet.
Taught that Rheumatoid Arthritis is characterized by remissions and exacerbations.
Taught that stress, infection and a defective autoimmune system are factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, such as: pain and tenderness of joint and swelling, among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of exacerbating Epilepsy, such as: metabolic and nutritional disorders, among others.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of exacerbating Epilepsy, such as: genetic factors and electrolyte imbalance, among others.
Instructed on the importance of remaining calm if experiencing a seizure episode.