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isosorbide Teaching 1326

Isorsobide mn may make you dizzy; use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness. Avoid overheating whichcan aggravate dizziness. To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position to avoid falls.

Hodgkin's Lymphoma Teaching 1460

The patient was instructed in hodgkin’s disease the importance of eluding large multitudes and persons supposed to have an active infection because chemotherapy declines resistance to infection. The patient was reviewed to elude trauma whichcan cause bruising and bleeding. The patient was instructed in care procedures to reductions itching. The patient was advised the need to follow the chemotherapy routine.

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Teaching 1477

The patient was instructed in lymphoma malignant in the importance of evading wound and pain whichcan cause hurting and bleeding. The patient was advised to evading large multitudes and persons supposed of having an active infection. The patient was recommended to follow the chemotherapy routine.

Anemia Teaching 1598

Caregiver/A.L.F's staff was instructed in different patient's symptoms of anemia , whichcan include cognitive dysfunction, headaches, dizziness, nervousness, lack of concentration, forgetfulness, fatigue amounts others.

Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1646

Instructed patient about the signs and symptoms to call 9-1-1 with regard to diagnosis Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), or congestive heart failure, that may point to the condition being worsened and needing immediate medical attention by 9-1-1, call MD to report to MD: crackling noise that can be audibly heard as patient exhales, pink, frothy sputum that patient coughs out, patient has markedly increased shortness of breath that is not relieved even after 15 minutes of rest, may also be non-productive but incessant cough that includes crackling sound, rapid heart rate that may last more than 30 minutes (with or without dizziness), weight gain of more than 2-3 pounds in one day, or 5-7 pounds in seven days, lower extremity swelling which may or may not include fluid seeping through the skin. With regard to increased/increasing shortness of breath that is not relieved, however, told PCG and patient to remain calm and call 9-1-1 and not wait/call MD as it needs to be taken care of right away, because the patient needs oxygen in the body immediately - a medical emergency.

Hyperglycemia Teaching 1731

Instructed patient during periods of stress, the body releases so-called stress hormones, which cause a rise in blood glucose level. In the short term, this gives the body the extra energy it needs to cope with the stress. But if a person doesn’t have adequate insulin circulating in his bloodstream to enable his cells to use the extra energy, the result will be hyperglycemia. And if stress becomes chronic, hyperglycemia can also become chronic.

COPD Teaching 1763

SN instructed on new medication Spiriva is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing, shortness of breath) caused by ongoing lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD which includes bronchitis and emphysema). It works by relaxing the muscles around the airways so that they open up and you can breathe more easily. Instructed that common side effects include, dry mouth, constipation, or dizziness.

Abnormal glucose Teaching 1910

SN instructed patient / caregiver on abnormal glucose also known as impaired glucose tolerance which is a term that refers to people who have blood glucose level that are higher than normal, but are not high enough to be classified as diabetes. SN instructed patient / caregiver on symptoms of abnormal glucose such as increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision. SN instructed patient / caregiver on risk factors such as weight, waist size, inactivity, age, family history. SN instructed patient / caregiver on healthy lifestyle choices that can help prevent diabetes such as eating healthy foods, getting more physical activity, losing excess pounds.

Urinary Tract Infection Teaching 1924

SN instructed patient / caregiver about urinary tract infection(uti), an infection in any part of the urinary system (kidneys, ureters , bladder and urethra). SN instructed patient / caregiver that most infections involve the lower urinary tract (the bladder and urethra). SN instructed symptoms / signs of uti such as a strong, persistent urge to urinate, a burning sensation when urinating, passing frequent, small amounts of urine. SN instructed patient / caregiver on possible causes such as infection of the urethra and bladder. SN instructed patient / caregiver on lifestyle/ home remedies such as drinking plenty of water daily to help flush the urinary tract, avoid holding it when there's need to go to prevent development of bacteria whichcan cause uti. SN instructed patient / caregiver to wipe from front to back after movement, to help prevent bacteria from the anus from entering the vagina or urethra.

Hypertensive Teaching 2010

RN instructed patient and caregiver on hypertensive urgency which is a situation where the blood pressure is severely elevated and may or may not experience one or more of these symptoms: Severe headache, shortness of breath, nosebleeds, and severe anxiety, chest or back pain, numbness or weakness of extremities, change in vision and difficulty speaking and immediately ask for medical assistance calling 9-1-1. RN instructed patient and caregiver on no-added-salt or salt-controlled diet that can help control high blood pressure. Both patient and caregiver verbalized understanding.