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Edema Teaching 2572

SN instructed patient and caregiver about edema can be a cause of serious underlying medical conditions such as: congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, kidney disease, kidney damage, weakness or damage to veins in your legs, inadequate lymphatic system, severe, long-term protein deficiency.

Cardiac Teaching 181

Instructed in diagnosis of ASHD/CAD. This occurs when there is a narrowing of the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle, restrincting flow of blood.

Cardiac Teaching 188

Instructed in diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction. This occurs when there is a prolonged lack of oxygenated blood supply to a portion of the heart muscle, causing pain, resulting in damage to that area of the heart.

Hypothyroidism Teaching 283

Instructed SO on how symptoms differ among individuals, depending on the severity of the case: sensitivity to cold temperature, dry skin, constipation, forgetfulness, chronic fatigue, decreased heart rate, depression, hair loss, weight gain, muscle stiffness and cramping, lack of facial expression, enlarged tongue.

Cardiac Teaching 417

Instructed patient on diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction, which is a prolonged lack of oxygenated blood supply to a portion of the heart muscle, causing pain, and resulting in damage to that area of the heart.

Cardiac Teaching 418

Instructed patient on diagnosis of ASHD/CAD, which occurs when there is a narrowing of the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle, restricting blood flow.

Wound Care Teaching 543

Patient was instructed on another leading type of chronic wounds is pressure ulcers. That occurs when pressure on the tissue is grater than the pressure in capillaries, and thus restricts blood flow into the area. Muscle tissues, which needs more oxygen and nutrients than skin does, show the worst effects from prolonged pressure. As in other chronic ulcers, reperfusion injury damage tissue.

Injection Teaching 708

Patient was instructed on how to inject. Injecting at the proper depth is an important part of good injection technique. If injected too deep, the insulin could go into muscle, where it

Injection Teaching 709

Patient was instructed on how to inject. To pinch the skin properly squeeze a couple of inches of skin between the thumb and two fingers. Insert the needle. Hold the pinch so the needle does not go into the muscle. Push the plunger to inject the insulin. Release the grip on the skin fold. Remove the needle from the skin.

Injection Teaching 732

Caregiver was instructed on injecting at the proper depth is an important part of good injection technique. Insulin be injected in the subcutaneous fat, which is the layer of fat just below the skin. If injected too deep, the insulin could go into muscle, where it's absorbed faster but might not last so long.