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Hypertension Teaching 274

Instructed patient about the importance of eating foods rich in calcium, protein and fiber to manage hypertension.

Hypothyroidism Teaching 282

Instructed patient about the many causes of hypothyroidism, which are: autoimmune disorders, radioactive therapy, thyroid surgery, congenital defects, inflammation and viral infections of the thyroid gland.

Diarrhea Teaching 337

Instructed patient about factors that increase the risk of diarrhea, such as, medication side effects, food allergies, infections, ingestion of toxins, fecal contact, radiation, laxative abuse, stress, lactose intolerance, or diseases like cancer, diverticulosis, and others.

Precautions for diabetes Teaching 705

Instructed patient to contact doctor if any of the following occur: an illness lasting one or two days without improvement; vomiting/diarrhea that continue longer than 6 hours, blood tests that continue to run higher thatafter taking medications, S/S of high blood sugar.

Injection Teaching 732

Caregiver was instructed on injecting at the proper depth is an important part of good injection technique. Insulin be injected in the subcutaneous fat, which is the layer of fat just below the skin. If injected too deep, the insulin could go into muscle, where it's absorbed faster but might not last so long.

Cerebrovascular Accident Teaching 848

Instructed on some signs/symptoms of cerebrovascular accident (stroke), such as: temporary loss of vision or blurred vision, among others.

Coronary Artery Disease Teaching 1021

Taught that lack of oxygen may cause damage to the heart.

Osteoarthritis Teaching 1174

Taught that following safety measures to prevent falls is a measure aimed to preventing/controlling Osteoarthritis.

Incontinence Teaching 1350

Instructed PCA the importance of the patient's skin care, keep the perineal area clean and change pads and undergarments to prevent odors. Inspect the area regularly.

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.