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Osteoporosis Teaching 517

Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. Get enough calcium. This is one of the first and then ongoing steps in trying to prevent and treat osteoporosis. Calcium is found in many foods, including dairy products such as milk or yogurt.

Osteoporosis Teaching 542

Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. Lifestyle changes to avoid fractures. Get enough calcium. This is one of the first steps in treating this disease. Calcium is found in many foods, including dairy products such as milk or yogurt. Calcium and vitamin D supplements are recommended. Eat a nutritious diet to keep your body healthy.

Precautions for diabetes Teaching 723

Patient was instructed on some precautions to prevent diabetes complications, such as, to follow a therapeutic diet, including adequate fluid intake to ensure proper nutrition and hydration. Drink fluids often. Drink about half a cup of water, tea or broth every hour.

Cardiac Teaching 1252

Instructed patient about S/S complications associated with CHF, including bounding pulse, decreased urinary output, increased SOB, increased edema and sudden weight gain.

Actonel Teaching 1342

Take the Actonel tablet first thing in the morning, at least 30 minutes before you eat or drink anything or take any other medicine. Take each dose with a full glass (6 to 8 ounces) of water. Use only plain water (not mineral water) when taking a Actonel tablet. For at least the first 30 minutes after taking an Actonel tablet, do not lie down or recline; do not eat or drink anything other than plain water; and do not take any other medicines including vitamins, calcium, or antacids.

Aortic Aneurysm Teaching 1372

Advised hypertensive patients to keep blood pressure under control and alleviate excessive pressure on the vessels, including the site of repair the aortic aneurysm.

Teaching 1407

The patient was instructed in cushing’s disease and cushing’s syndrome to organize and obtain an emergency kit including alcohol and prefilled syringes hydrocortisone for episodes of severe adrenal insufficiency. The patient was advised to self-monitor laboratory values and identify personal baseline levels. The patient was advised the need to prevent injury associated with osteoporosis. The patient was recommended to use ambulatory aids such as walker, cane as necessary.

Carpal Tunnel Teaching 1415

The patient was instructed in carpal tunnel syndrome to avoid activities that increase stress on inflamed tissues, grasping and gripping action of hand and wrist, to keep the wrist in neutral position, to avoid the wrist in a bent flexed, twisted, turned position, and to minimize repetitive movements, including holding an object for extended periods of time. The patient was advised to wear a wrist splint to help keep the wrist in neutral position. The patient was taught on range-of-motion exercises and their importance for strengths of muscles.

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.

Grastostomy Teaching 1444

The patient was instructed in gastrostomy indicating the training and management of tube feedings, including quantity and regularity. The patient was advised to sit upright during feeding and for 1 hour after feeding to prevent reflux into the esophagus or backflow into the gastrostomy tube. The patient was explained to take care of the gastrostomy tube. The patient was taught that the tube may eventually be removed and inserted only for feeding. The patient was taught to protect the stoma with a small gauze pad.