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Hypotension Teaching 87

Instructed in how to recognize S/S of hypotension such as dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, weakness, confusion, etc.

Diabetes Teaching 124

Instructed in measures important in foot care of the diabetic: inspect feet dialy, report any foot problems to podiatrist or physician, wash feet dialy with warm soap and water and pat dry; especially between toes.

Lanoxin Teaching 161

Instructed in possible adverse reactions to Lanoxin including, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, yellow-green halos around visual images, fatigue, headache, and generalized muscle weakness.

Teaching 262

Instructed patient about foods that can be used freely, such as tea or decaffeinated coffee, lime juice, spices, sour or dill pickles, raw vegetables, sugar free soft drinks, sugarless gum and others.

Hyperglycemia Teaching 750

Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. The classic symptom of being frequently hungry stems from the fact that the diabetic can not utilize glucose well as an energy source within cells. The sugar is circulating but the cells can

Angina pectoris Teaching 1133

Taught that stable angina usually has a precipitating cause, while unstable angina can occur while at rest.

Alprazolam Teaching 1294

Skilled nurse recommend small frequent meals while taking alprazolam.

Docusate Teaching 1552

Patient was instructed in a list measures to meet diet requirements to avoid constipation such as: increase fiber foods (grains, vegetables, legumes) and increase sugar free liquids, avoid prolonged sitting or bed to promote bowel movement, also take medication as order, Docusate Ca 240 mg 1 tab PO PRN for constipation

Tracheostomy Teaching 1811

Instructed instructed call your doctor if you notice if around your stoma any redness, swelling, irritation, bleeding, green
 discharge or food.

Tamsulosin Teaching 1984

SN instructed patient / caregiver that Tamsulosin is used in the treatment of difficult urination, a common symptom of enlarged prostate ( BPH ). Tamsulosin works by relaxing bladder neck muscles and muscle fibers in the prostate itself and make it easier to urinate. Possible side effect may include, Higher risk of allergic reaction in those with sulfa allergies. Patients taking tamsulosin are prone to a complication known as floppy iris syndrome during cataract surgery. Severe hypotension. It also affect sexual function in men. It can cause males to experience semen entering the bladder.