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Depression Teaching 18

Instructed that depression may surface with other mood disorders such as seasonal major depression, postpartum depression and bipolar disorder.

Rheumatoid arthritis Teaching 51

Instructed to recognize S/S of Rheumatoid arthritis such as loss of appetite, fatigue, weakness, pain and tenderness of joint, weight loss, swelling, etc.

Cholesterol Teaching 71

Instructed in foods low in cholesterol such as fish, low fat diary products, fruits and vegetables, grains, herbs and spices, lean meats, lean poultry, egg substitutes, polyunsaturated oils and others.

Diabetes Teaching 194

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

Allopuriniol Teaching 234

Instructed patient about Allopuriniol, and why it should be administered with foods to decrease gastrointestinal discomforts. It can be crushed and mixed with foods to help patients with swallowing difficulties.

Tracheostomy Teaching 448

Instructed patient to secure the new ties to the tracheostomy tube flanges before removing the old ones. Insert your little finger between the tie tapes and your patient's neck to check the fit and ensure his comfort.

Fall precautions Teaching 587

Patient instructed to breathe deeply five or six times after experiencing a fall. In the event of any injuries do not try to get up, call a family member immediately for assistance.

Angina pectoris Teaching 1094

Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Angina Pectoris, such as: dress warmly in cold weather, avoid sleeping in cold rooms and avoid becoming overheated, among others.

Urine drainage bag Teaching 1918

SN instructed patient / caregiver that urine drainage bag of the catheter should always be suspended below the level of the pubic bone, including during walking or sitting. Cleaning the groin and buttock areas regularly will decrease contamination of the catheter and the risk of infection. Anchoring the catheter to the leg with the provided strap prevents tugging injuries of the urethra.

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 which can 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.