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Endometrial Cancer Uterine Cancer Teaching 1434

The patient was instructed in endometrial cancer uterine cancer the importance of applies pain management techniques. The patient was instructed to care for the incision with general sanitation and daily bathing. The patient was taught in radiation therapy the need to prevent infection by evading large multitudes and persons with upper respiratory infections. The patient was advised in skin care including maintenance of colorant markings and the need to evade use of soap and other ointments. The patient was taught the importance of oral hygiene; elude tight or constricting clothing around the radiation site.

Hysterectomy Teaching 1466

The patient was instructed in hysterectomy radical to care for the incision with general hygiene and daily bathing. The patient was advised to evade constipation by taking mild laxatives and stool softeners. The patient was taught to care of the suprapubic catheter. The patient was reviewed that no interaction tampons, douching, or tub baths. The patient was explained that menstruation will no longer happen.

Muscular Dystrophy Teaching 1480

The patient was instructed in muscular dystrophy in locating correct devices like aids for ambulation and self-care activities. The patient was advised to recognize variations in the home location like bed trapezes, handrails, railed toilet seats, and ramps for wheelchairs. The patient was taught in the good skin care and placing using a bed or a wheelchair. The patient was reviewed in pain controlling methods to deal with chronic pain.

Ovarian Cancer Teaching 1496

The patient was instructed in ovarian cancer in the need to care for the incision with general hygiene and daily bathing. The patient was advised to evade constipation by taking mild laxatives and stool softeners. The patient was taught to care of the suprapubic catheter. The patient was reviewed that no interaction tampons, douching, or tub baths. The patient was explained that menstruation will no longer happen.

Ulcerative Colitis Teaching 1531

The patient was instructed in ulcerative colitis (Crohn’s Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the need for perianal care daily and after each bowel movement. The patient was taught perianal and perianeal skin care. The patient was encouraged a diet is bland, low in residue, fiber, and fat, but high in protein, calories, carbohydrates, and vitamins. The patient was recommended to evade seasoned foods, raw fruits and vegetables, foods containing rough cereals, bran, seeds or nuts, milk, fatty or fried foods, caffeine, alcohol and carbonated beverages.

Digoxin Teaching 1544

Patient was educated about Digoxin 0.125 mg 1 tablet oral daily, instruct to take medication exactly as directed, at the same time each day. Missed doses should be taken within 12 hr of scheduled dose or not taken at all. Do not double doses. Consult health care professional if doses for 2 or more days are missed. Do not discontinue medication without consulting health care professional.

Catheter Teaching 1556

Instructed patient about your Foley catheter daily Care: Always wash your hands before and after
doing catheter care. Use soap and warm water. Keep your skin and catheter clean. Clean the skin
around your catheter at least once each day. Clean your skin area and catheter after every 
bowel movement. These will help prevent a bladder or kidney infection and will keep you more
comfortable.

Wound Care Teaching 1561

Instructed patient consider nutritional supplementation/support for nutritionally 
consistent with overall goals of care.

Wound Care Teaching 1562

Instructed patient reposition bed-bound persons at least every two hours and chair-bound persons every hour consistent
with overall goals of care.

Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 1606

Instructed the patient/caregiver on important foot care: inspect feet daily, report any foot problems to MD or Podiatrist, wash feet daily with warm soap and water and pat dry especially between toes, clip nails straight across and gently file with an emery board, wear shoes that support and fit properly, wear socks that are clean and fit properly, avoid going barefooted, avoid exposure to extreme temperatures, and avoid tobacco