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Diabetes Teaching 124

Instructed in measures important in foot care of the diabetic: inspect feet dialy, report any foot problems to podiatrist or physician, wash feet dialy with warm soap and water and pat dry; especially between toes.

Wound Care Teaching 158

Instructed to keep dressing clean and dry to prevent growth of bacteria.

Atenolol Teaching 237

Instructed patient about how Atenolol may mask symptoms of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients.

Diabetes Teaching 358

Instructed patient to contact doctor if any of the following occur: an illness lasting one or two days without improvement; vomiting/diarrhea that continue longer than 6 hours, blood tests that continue to run higher that 240 after taking medications, S/S of high blood sugar.

Wound Care Teaching 562

Patient was instructed on wounds contributing facts. In addition to poor circulation, neuropathy, and difficulty moving, factors that contribute to chronic wounds include systemic illness, age and repeated trauma.

Miscellaneous Teaching 963

Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if any unusual signs/symptoms occur.

Emphysema Teaching 1082

Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: avoid/decrease exposure to respiratory irritants (e.g., cigarette smoking, air pollution, aerosol sprays, cold air, strong wind), among others.

Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1255

Taught that maintaining body weight under control is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).

Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1680

Patient instructed in congestive heart failure occurs when your heart is not able to pump enough blood to meet the needs of the rest of your body. If you have CHF, blood and extra fluid may back up into your lungs, making it difficult for you to breathe, swelling in your ankles and legs (called edema) may occur, you may experience excess fatigue with exercise.

Colostomy Teaching 1869

Instructed patient If you do put tape around the skin barrier edges do not remove the tape after water activities. Removing the
 tape may cause the skin barrier to loosen. It is helpful to hold your skin smooth as you put your pouching system on to avoid wrinkles that may lead to leakage.