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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Teaching 2558

SN instructed patient and caregiver on how to prevent spread Coronavirus (COVID-19), wash hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, use the nearest waste receptacle to dispose tissue after use, do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands. They both verbalized understanding.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Teaching 2615

SN instructed patient and caregiver on importance wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth to prevent spread COVID-19.

Urinary Tract Infection Teaching 2136

SN instructed that urinary tract infection generally develops when bacteria enter the urinary tract and begin multiplying. The most common urinary tract infections are cystitis, which affects the bladder, and urethritis, which affects the urethra. Urinary tract infections are the second most common type of infection that develop in the body. Symptoms of the infection include burning or pain during urination, an urge to urinate often, pressure in the lower belly, foul-smelling urine, back pain below the ribs, tiredness or shakiness, fever and urine that looks reddish or cloudy. A urinary tract infection is more likely to occur in women than men, and it affects people of all ages.

Pain Management Teaching 1745

Tramadol is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain. If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking tramadol. Side effects can this medication cause: Tramadol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dizziness, weakness, sleepiness,difficulty falling asleep or staying sleep,headache.

Anticoagulants Diet Teaching 2508

Instructed patient one nutrient that can lessen warfarin's effectiveness is vitamin K. It's important to be consistent in how much vitamin k you get daily. While eating small amounts of foods that are rich in vitamin K should not cause a problem, avoid consuming large amounts of certain foods or drinks, including kale, spinach, brussels sprouts, collards, mustard greens, chard, broccoli, asparagus, green tea. Patient verbalized understanding.

Migraine Teaching 1912

SN instructed that at the first sign of a migraine, retreat from your usual activities if possible. Instructed on ways to help treat migraine headaches such as, turn off the lights. Migraines often increase sensitivity to light and sound. Relax in a dark, quiet room. Sleep if you can.Try temperature therapy. Apply hot or cold compresses to your head or neck. Ice packs have a numbing effect, which may dull the sensation of pain. Hot packs and heating pads can relax tense muscles; warm showers or baths may have a similar effect. Suggested him to massage painful areas. Apply gentle pressure to your scalp or temples. Alleviate muscle tension with a shoulder or neck massage.

General teaching Teaching 208

Instructed to follow therapeutic diet, including adequate fluid intake to ensure proper nutrition and hydration.

General teaching Teaching 211

Instructed to post important telephone numbers, including MD, Home Health Agency, Friend/Relative and 911 for any emergency.

Pain relief Teaching 1927

SN instructed patient on nonpharmacologic pain relief measures, including relaxation techniques, massage, stretching, positioning, and hot/cold packs. SN instructed patient to report to physician if patient experiences pain level greater than 6, pain medications not effective, patient unable to tolerate pain medications, pain affecting ability to perform patient’s normal activities.

Pain relief Teaching 2071

Sn teaching patient to take pain medication before pain becomes severe to achieve better pain control and decreases the amount of pain medication that is required. SN instructed patient on pain relief measures, including relaxation techniques, massage, stretching, positioning, and / or hot / cold packs.