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Myasthenia Gravis Teaching 1481

The patient was instructed in myasthenia gravis in finding required helpful equipment and procedures as the disease progresses. The patient was advised to use an eye patch over the affected eye or an ice-covered lens to improve vision if diplopia continues. The patient was taught to put on artificial tears to keep the corneas humid and free of abrasions.

Testicular Cancer Teaching 1485

The patient was instructed in testicular cancer in the importance of performing testicular self-examination monthly to identify new or repeated tumors. The patient was instructed that the examination is best done after a warm shower or bath when the scrotum is relaxed. The patient was instructed to do the examination in standing position.

Teaching 1487

The patient was instructed in sprains and strains in the use of mandatory ambulatory aids. The patient was taught in the good way of applying Ace bandages. The patient was taught to apply ice packs for the first 24 to 72 hours or longer to lessen bleeding and edema.

Stroke Teaching 1489

The patient was instructed in stroke cerebrovascular accident in the need to get correct devices like as walkers, specialty beds, and aids to safety, feeding, toileting, and grooming. The patient was instructed to deal with chronic pain. The patient was encouraged to use vision on the affected side. The patient was encouraged to use hearing on the affected side. The patient was encouraged to use of the unaffected extremity to assist the affected side in locating and movement. The patient was taught in the use of a hang for the affected arm to care the arm and shoulder. The patient was taught to support affected extremities when repositioning. The patient was advised to limit rotating to and lying on the affected side to 1 hour. The patient was instructed to do range-of-motion exercises of the affected extremities using the unaffected extremities. The patient was instructed to watch the affected leg whereas walking.

Tendinitis Teaching 1490

The patient was instructed in tendinitis tenosynovitis in the use of orthotics like as pads, shoe inserts. The patient was instructed in how to use heat and cold applications. The patient was taught to cover the heat or cold container with a dry cotton cover.

Teaching 1491

The patient was instructed in epicondylitis in the use of orthotics like as pads, shoe inserts. The patient was instructed in how to use heat and cold applications. The patient was taught to cover the heat or cold container with a dry cotton cover.

Bursitis Teaching 1492

The patient was instructed in bursitis in the use of orthotics like as pads, shoe inserts. The patient was instructed in how to use heat and cold applications. The patient was taught to cover the heat or cold container with a dry cotton cover.

Osteomalacia Teaching 1493

The patient was instructed in osteomalacia in the importance of the part that vitamin D plays in calcium and phosphorus absorption. The patient was advised that sunlight is a good source of Vitamin D construction. The patient was reviewed to evade the use of aluminum-containing antiacids.

Osteoporosis Teaching 1495

The patient was instructed in osteoporosis in the significance of creating home safety measures to prevent falls and injuries. The patient was advised to use ambulatory assist devices like cane or walker. The patient was reviewed of the need for sunlight (15 minutes/day) to let beginning of vitamin D. The patient was recommended to use of calcium supplements.

Osteitis Deformans Teaching 1497

The patient was instructed in paget’s disease osteitis deforrmans in the importance to self-inject calcitonin. The patient was advised to take etidronate to program medication doses 2 hours before or after meals. The patient was taught to use ambulatory assist devices and aids like cane, walker.