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HTN-stroke Teaching 323

Instructed patient about symptoms of stroke: weakness or numbness on one side of the face or body, including a leg or an arm. Sudden trouble seeing with one or both eyes. Double vision. Trouble talking, such as slurred speech. Problems understanding or using words. Severe headache. Dizziness or loss of balance. Any of these symptoms can come and go without warning.

Skin Care Teaching 654

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.

Blood Sugar Teaching 685

Patient was instructed on consequences of consuming alcohol having diabetes. Alcohol disrupts the liver

Blood Sugar Teaching 712

Patient was instructed on the importance to have a good blood sugar control to avoid future diabetes complications: Monitoring: keep track of the blood sugar every day, Meals: Plan healthy and enjoyable meals to help keep the blood sugar near goal, Moves (exercise): moving the body help lower the blood sugar by burning it for energy, Medicine: when Meals and Move are not enough.

Hypoglycemia Teaching 777

Patient was instructed on how to avoid hypoglycemia. Start off every day with a healthy breakfast containing fruits, vegetables and high fiber foods such as oatmeal. Eat frequent small meals (rich in complex carbs, protein and fiber) throughout the day.

Lamictal Teaching 923

Taught that Lamictal is used alone or with other medications to prevent or control seizures (epilepsy).

Constipation Teaching 1002

Instructed on some potential complications of constipation, such as: valsalva maneuver (may be caused by straining, causing a slowed pulse, decreased blood return and increased venous pressure).

PICC Line Teaching 1567

Instructed patient assess PICC line site, line note any leakage from catheter or around the site. 
Note any redness, drainage or pain at the site.

Peg Tube Teaching 1704

Instructed patient call your doctor if the following persist: diarrhea, constipation, nausea, or dehydration, call your doctor if you have redness, pain, swelling, or unusual drainage at the stoma site.

Heart Surgery Teaching 1844

Instructed patient It will take 4-6 weeks to heal completely after surgery. During this time, it is normal to: Have mild trouble with short-term memory or feel confused or “fuzzy-headed”Feel tired or have little energy,Have mild trouble with short-term memory or feel confused or “fuzzy-headed”, Feel tired or have little energy, Have trouble sleeping. You should be sleeping normally within a few months. Have some shortness of breath, Have weakness in your arms for the first month, Have trouble sleeping. You should be sleeping normally within a few months. Have some shortness of breath. Have weakness in your arms for the first month