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Patient was instructed on skin care. Look at the body after washing. Make sure there are no dry, red or sore spots that could become infected.
Patient was instructed on skin care. Keep the skin moist by using a lotion or cream after washed. Keep a bottle of lotion near the sink so to use it after washing the hands. But limit the products used on the skin to decrease the chance of having reaction.
Patient was instructed on skin care. Treat cuts right away. Wash them with soap and water. Avoid antiseptics, iodine or alcohol to clean cuts, because they are too harsh. It is recommended to put antibiotic cream or ointment on minor cuts.
Patient was instructed on skin care. Drinks lots of fluids, especially water to keep the skin moist and healthy. To prevent dry skin when the temperature drops, use a room humidifier to add moisture to heated, indoor air.
Patient was instructed on the importance of skin integrity to avoid future complication. With a good skin care it is possible to prevent most pressure sore (bed sores), that can develop quickly in people who are very thin or obese, or who collect fluids in their tissues, who have poor nutrition, who are elderly.
SN stressed importance of daily foot care such as wearing shoes or slippers at all time to prevent foot injury.
Taught the patient how to care of wound and dressing changes. The patient was instructed to care for drains if he/she was discharged with them. The patient was advised to avoid lifting anything over 10 pounds for the first 6 weeks.
The patient was instructed in cholecystectomy specific care of the surgical incision and dressing changes. The patient was taught how to care for the T-tube and drainage bag. Laparoscopy, the patient was encouraged to increase mobility to reduce abdominal distention. Open Cholecystectomy, the patient was instructed avoid lifting > 10 pounds for the first 4 to 6 weeks.
The patient was instructed in burns and its classification. The patient was advised that the curative process with new skin progress is expected in 6 weeks with mature healing within 6 to 12 months, depending on the extended of injury. The patient was taught to care of healed burns, avoiding exposure to direct sunlight, harsh detergent, fabric softeners etc., avoid contact with persons with infections especially upper respiratory infections. The patient was recommended to obtain medical supplies for dressing and any special assistive devices for home care management. The patient was encouraged in the importance of physiotherapy to assist in the exercise regimen and water exercises to maintain limb mobility.
The patient was instructed in electrophysiology study cardiac mapping on care of the puncture site. The patient was advised that bruising of and around the insertion site is normal. The patient was instructed in 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.
