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Teaching 261

Instructed patient to eat foods which are easy to digest such as crackers, soups, gelatin and apple sauce.

Emphysema Teaching 1076

Taught that, in Emphysema, the lungs are in a chronic state of hyper-expansion, causing expiration to be more difficult.

Activity Intolerance Teaching 1185

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of activity intolerance in response to physical activity, such as: excessive increase/decrease in pulse rate.

Tracheostomy Teaching 1245

Instructed patient Don't allow a humidifier to empty.

simvastatin Teaching 1322

Major side effects of Simvastatin include abdominal pain or cramps, blurred vision, dizziness, easy bruising or bleeding, itching, muscle pain or cramps, rash, and yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Teaching 1510

The patient was instructed in restrictive cardiomyopathy to take and record the pulse. The patient was taught to weigh daily at the same time using the same scale and wearing the same clothing. The patient was advised in the need of evade hot, humid weather.

General information Teaching 1718

SN instructed patient on low salt diet. SN instructed patient on how to read nutritional labels on commercially prepared foods. Other salt alternatives such as Mrs. Dash was encouraged. SN explained how sodium affects blood pressure and water retention.

Acid reflux Teaching 1747

Instructed in medication Famotidine is used to treat ulcers gastroesophageal reflux. Swallow the tablets and capsules with a full glass of water. Side effects can this medication cause: Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: headache, dizziness, constipation. Take Famotidine 20 MG one tablet by mouth daily.

VAC Teaching 1827

Instructed patient about vacuum assisted closure ( VAC ) therapy help provide the necessary mechanisms to promote granulation tissue formation.

Diabetes Teaching 2070

Sn instructed patient on diabetes management. Aim for your A1c level to be between 6-7%. For every 1% you decrease your A1c levels you decrease your risk of Diabetic complications. Physical activity helps to decrease blood sugar levels and monitor your food intake such as carbohydrates and fats. Patient verbalized understanding.