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Glaucoma Teaching 1449

The patient was instructed in glaucoma and the causes that rise intraocular pressure and should be evaded, constrictive clothing around the neck or torso, lifting heavy objects. The patient was advised of the need to wear an eye patch or sunglasses to evade anxiety with light exposure. The patient was reviewed the meaning of not touching the eye. The patient was taught in the way for cleansing the eye. The patient was instructed in the significance of using glaucoma medication in the unoperated eye. The patient was instructed in the home safety precautions wanted because of reduced bordering vision, turn the head to visualize either sideways, use up-and-down head movements to reviewer stairs and oncoming objects and walk slowly.

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.

Dysrhythmia Arrhythmia Teaching 1427

The patient was instructed in dysrhythmia arrhythmia the importance of not smoking or using tobacco products. The patient was taught how to take the pulse for a full minute. The patient was advised the importance of leading a normal, productive life. The patient was instructed to understand what precautions to take at work and at home. The patient was advised the need to identify a health care facility near home and work.

Atrial Dysrhythmias Teaching 1428

The patient was instructed in atrial dysrhythmias the importance of not smoking or using tobacco products. The patient was taught how to take the pulse for a full minute. The patient was advised the importance of leading a normal, productive life. The patient was instructed to understand what precautions to take at work and at home. The patient was advised the need to identify a health care facility near home and work.

Supraventricular Dysrhythmias Teaching 1429

The patient was instructed in supraventricular dysrhythmia the importance of not smoking or using tobacco products. The patient was taught how to take the pulse for a full minute. The patient was advised the importance of leading a normal, productive life. The patient was instructed to understand what precautions to take at work and at home. The patient was advised the need to identify a health care facility near home and work.

Ventricular Dysrhythmias Teaching 1430

The patient was instructed in ventricular dysrhythmia the importance of not smoking or using tobacco products. The patient was taught how to take the pulse for a full minute. The patient was advised the importance of leading a normal, productive life. The patient was instructed to understand what precautions to take at work and at home. The patient was advised the need to identify a health care facility near home and work.

Parkinson Teaching 84

Instructed in measures to control or to live with Parkinson's disease such as exercising daily with regular rest periods, learning walking techniques, following safety precautions, obtaining adequate nutrition, obtaining emotional support, taking medication as ordered, getting help as needed, wearing an identification bracelet, etc.

Osteoarthritis Teaching 1174

Taught that following safety measures to prevent falls is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.

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.

Diabetes Teaching 199

Instructed in use of home glucose monitor, to ensure accuracy of results.