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Teachings for Nurses & Patients

Asthma Teaching 128

Instructed in factors that increase the risk of asthma such as respiratory infection, cold air, emotional stress, allergens (dust, pollens, certain medicine, certain food, etc), environment pollution, exercise and fatigue.

Cardiac Teaching 183

Instructed in diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure. This occurs when the heart is unable to expel the blood from the ventricle, causing congestion.

Hypotension Teaching 276

Instructed patient about hypotensive medications and how they should be taken exactly as prescribed.

Hypoglycemia Teaching 806

Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. When blood sugar drops too low, the level of insulin declines and other cells in the pancreas release glucagon, which causes the liver to turn stored glycogen back into glucose and release it into the blood. This brings blood sugar levels back up to normal.

Angina pectoris Teaching 839

Taught that some potential factors of Angina Pectoris are hypertension, obesity and constipation (accompanied by heavy straining), among others.

Diabetes Teaching 900

Taught that excess insulin and unusual exercise may lead to low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia).

Labetalol Teaching 907

Taught that Labetalol

Miscellaneous Teaching 1246

Instructed on the importance/need of taking all prescribed medications exactly as directed by MD.

Catheter Teaching 1412

The patient was instructed in cardiac catheterization on care of the puncture site. The patient was advised that bruising of and around the insertion site is normal.

Nephrectomy Teaching 1787

Instructed patient Wipe the connecting ends of the drainage bag with alcohol or iodine before you reconnect the bag to the tube. This helps prevent infection. Instructed patient check the catheter to be sure it is in place after you change your clothes or do other activities. Do not wear tight clothing over the tube. Place the tubing over your thigh rather than under it when you are sitting down. Be sure that nothing is pulling on the nephrostomy tube when you move around.