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Catheter Teaching 64

Instructed in S/S of possible complication due to Foley Catheter removed such as bleeding, fever, urine sediment, bladder distention, pain, burning, etc. Instructed to report any of these S/S.

Foot care Teaching 193

Instructed in the importance of proper foot care, including the wearing of properly fitting shoes and socks, correct trimming of the toe nails, and avoidance of injury to the legs and feet.

Osteoarthritis Teaching 309

Instructed patient on factors that may increase the risk of osteoarthritis, such as, trauma, advancing age, poor body posture, genetic tendency, metabolic or endocrine abnormalities, and others.

Precautions for diabetes Teaching 721

Patient was instructed on some precautions to prevent diabetes complications. Elevate lower extremities whenever sitting or lying to promote venous return and this decrease and prevent edema.

Osteoarthritis Teaching 1196

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Osteoarthritis, such as: heberdens nodes (nodular bony enlargements within the joint).

Diabetes Teaching 1223

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), such as: tremors and pale, moist skin, among others.

Diabetes Teaching 1225

Instructed on some potential factors of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), such as: excess food and insufficient insulin, among others.

PICC Line Teaching 1641

Instructed patient caregiver seek professional help immediately if any discharge, redness, swelling or pain around the catheter insertion site is noticed.

Cardiac Teaching 1867

Instructed patient what lifestyle choices can help me feel my best: Stay active. If you are not active, your symptoms are
 likely to worsen quickly. Walking, and other types of physical activity help maintain your strength and improve your 
mood. Physical activity also helps you manage your weight. Eat heart-healthy foods and limit sodium (salt An easy way to 
do this is to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and fewer canned and processed foods.

Xifaxan Teaching 1961

SN instructed patient that Xifaxan is used for cessation of traveler's diarrhea and the reduction in risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy. Side effects are dizziness and peripheral edema. SN instructed patient to take rifaximin as directed and to complete therapy, even if feeling better. Caution patient to stop taking rifaximin if diarrhea symptoms get worse, persist more than 24–48 hr or are accompanied by fever or blood in the stool. Consult health care professional if these occur. Advise patient not to treat diarrhea without consulting health care professional. May occur up to several weeks after discontinuation of medication. Caution patient to avoid driving and other activities requiring alertness until response to medication is known.