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Lasix Teaching 162

Instructed in possible adverse reactions to Lasix, including dehydration, orthostatic hypotension, loss of potassium and other electrolytes, weakness, and fatigue.

Cardiac Teaching 169

Instructed on diagnosis of Pulmonary Edema. This occurs when there is an accumulation of fluid in the lung, causing difficult breathing.

Diabetes Teaching 194

Instructed in the proper disposal of sharps, in the container provided.

General information Teaching 470

Patient was instructed on proper nutrition, such as avoid eating fatty meats, bacon, corned beef, luncheon meats, spiced meat, gravy, sardines, salmon, tuna, duck, goose, and organ meats.

Stress Teaching 686

Patient was instructed on how stress can affect blood sugar. One way stress affect blood sugar and having a direct effect on it, is as with the stress of a physical illness, prolonged or excessive stress can cause the body to produce hormones that prevent insulin from working properly. That, in turn, increases the blood sugar levels.

Diabetes Teaching 857

Taught that effectively controlling high blood sugar levels help prevent circulation problems and blindness, among others.

Congestive Heart Failure Teaching 1112

Instructed on some potential complications of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), such as: acute pulmonary edema and pneumonia, among others.

Osteoarthritis Teaching 1176

Taught that avoiding situations that may cause stress is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.

Hypoglycemia Teaching 1281

Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. Mild hypoglycemia can make people feel hungry or nauseus . People Could also feel jittery or nervous. The heart may beat fast. The body may sweat. Or the skin might turn cold and clammy.

Gallbladder surgery Teaching 1848

Instructed patient gradually increase the fiber in your diet. This can help normalize bowel movements by reducing incidents of diarrhea or constipation. However, it can also make gas and cramping worse. The best approach is to slowly increase the amount of fiber in your diet over a period of weeks.